The Mong legacy of linen weaving on Dong Van Karst Plateau

The weaving village is unique in that it grows flax, while most Mong people in this rocky highland region traditionally cultivate corn in the crevices of the barren mountains.

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The Mong women meticulously split the threads to obtain flax fibers, which are then pounded in stone mortars to soften them, leaving behind only the strong, durable strands.

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After being repeatedly boiled in a mixture of water, ash, and beeswax, the linen threads gradually become softer and take on a whiter appearance.

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The Mong ethnic women then use their looms to weave intricate brocade products.

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The sophisticated brocade patterns makes the clothing of the Mong ethnic people distinguishable from others.

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Producing linen from flax is a labour-intensive process, with every stage carried out entirely by hand.

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For generations, the Mong women in the highlands have been weaving linen using traditional looms.

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Tourists are fascinated by discovering the traditional weaving techniques of the Mong women in Lung Tam village.

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Linen is used to make colourful outfits, scarves, and handbags.

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Brocade products come in a wide variety of designs, including clothing, traditional costumes, tablecloths, wallets, handbags, pillowcases, brocade paintings, and souvenir gifts to cater to the needs of tourists.

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The most important stage that requires the most time, patience, and skill from the Mong women is the embroidery of floral patterns, the addition of colours, and the final shaping of the product.

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Linen is also used to create decorative items for hotels and restaurants, as well as souvenirs and artwork.

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Linen brocade products showcase diverse and beautiful patterns, reflecting the unique cultural characteristics of the Mong women's costumes on the Dong Van Karst Plateau.