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Two women weave bamboo baskets in a courtyard, showing Vietnamese handicraft materials at work
A Buyer's Guide to Vietnamese Handicraft Materials

A plain guide to the plants, sap and clay behind Vietnamese handicrafts, with quick checks to make before you buy...

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Two men talk beside rattan baskets and chairs at a Hanoi handicraft design contest showroom
Inside the Hanoi Handicraft Design Contest: 355 New Designs

What 355 entries from 146 makers reveal about Vietnamese craft design, how judges score each piece, and what to look...

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Hand painted lacquerware boxes, vases and covered bowls showing Vietnamese handicrafts at a trade fair
What US Shoppers Want From Vietnamese Handicrafts

Learn what American shoppers look for in Vietnamese handicrafts, from natural materials to modern design, plus tips for choosing pieces...

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Hand painted Thach Xa bamboo dragonflies in red, white and blue drying on a workshop table
Thach Xa Bamboo Dragonfly: A Village Craft Still Flying

How Thach Xa artisans make balancing bamboo dragonflies by hand, why the craft is fading, and how to choose and...

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