The establishment of Luc Nghiep Thanh Limited Company,
a local brocade producer, has created jobs for more than 200 women in the
commune, showing the vitality of the brocade craft and those who are
enthusiastic about traditional cultures.
Since an early age, Bin has been very curious and exciting when observing women in her village sitting in front of the looms and weaving the brocades every day. That motivated her to learn how to weave in the hope of making Muong colourful traditional dresses, pillows or blankets with her own hands.
Over three decades have gone by since then, which is also the time she has worked with brocade. She is now among the most skillful at brocading and also the director of the company.
Duong Thi Bin works ardently in front of the loom.
Bin used to be a member of the communal Women’s
At the beginning, her company has been given support by the local industry promotion centre, which has provided 200 local workers with three-month training courses on weaving. Now the company has many skillful weavers, capable of passing their knowledge to others.
As the company’s leader, Bin joined hands with her workers to create numerous
brocade products like bags, scarves, skirts and shirts.
Bin said that her great passion for brocade beauty has required her to work to
preserve the country’s traditional craft by spreading it among the young
generation. Since the company was set up, communal women have stronger
attachment to brocade weaving.
In the first days, Bin herself found consumption markets for her brocade
products. After joining local fairs and those held in neighbouring provinces,
her products have been present in many localities across the country like Thanh
Hoa, Phu Tho, Son La and
Currently, the company has 168 members, however, the number of weaving looms
reaches 300 at peak.
Bin and six or seven skillful women opened brocade training courses for the
younger generation in the commune. They share weaving experience in their free
time to complete their weaving skills. Products made by the company are famous
for good quality, diversified designs and reasonable prices, thus gaining trust
from customers./.
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