Bamboo and rattan products lack standard raw material area
(VAN) Bamboo and rattan materials are in serious decline following the lack of sustainable certified raw
Bamboo and rattan products of Diềm Village in Nghe An Province are diverse in style, highly usable, and have conquered various markets around the world.
Diềm Village is located in the Viet Nam - Laos border area. This village is home to 153 households of the Thai and Đan Lai ethnic groups.
Taking advantage of natural materials from the forest, the people of this village have created many unique crafts forsale.However, there was a time when many people in the village had to change jobs to make a living because there were no customers.
It was not until 2016 that the bamboo and rattan cooperative of the village was established, marking the recovery and strong development of the traditional craft here.
The cooperative has created many new handmade products, including fruit plates, handbags, and storage trays.
They are made from rattan and bamboo, dyed naturally and carry traditional Thai patterns, which are suitable for the trend of green living.
Now, the traditional handicraft products of Diềm village are present at major trade fairs and exhibitions across the country and receive many compliments from customers.
Every year, besides the domestic market, Diềm Village also exports hundreds of products abroad, bringing the name of this craft village to the world. VNS