Ha Thai Lacquer Village

[Pu Luong Excursions]

Lacquerware is a specialty of Ha Thai Craft Village. One traditional way lacquerware artisans around Asia demonstrate their skill is to take a freshly created bowl and push its sides together, flattening it. The resin of the lacquer tree, once processed and solidified, is both flexible and durable. An excellent bowl will flex but not break, then straighten itself. This is true for goods mounted on conventional bamboo frames, although modern designs also employ metal. For instance, it appears that a silver inlay is a regional specialty. The ideal souvenir may be something made of lacquer, but unexpectedly, despite being close to Hanoi, tourists hardly ever travel to Ha Thai village. Most of the time, it meets local needs, and the items are frequently Vietnamese; for some, this might even be advantageous. Otherwise, the main draw of a visit is to watch how sculptures, dishes, and boxes are made. Once more, photographers will see this as a fantastic opportunity to capture a masterpiece.

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