Weaving new hope for Quat Dong


By Ha Linh

Life’s work: Loan has been embroidering for her whole life, but none of her children follows her path. — Vietnam News/ANN

HANOI’s southern outlying district of Thuong Tin boasts a rich heritage of embroidery villages, among them Quat Dong. The village has passed down the ancient craft through generations.

However, as time goes by, the future of this cherished tradition is under threat.

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