Located in Quang Nam Province’s Duy Xuyen District, the Ban Thach Village is well-known for its sedge mat-making craft over hundreds of years.

With abundant sources of raw rush and jute, the materials used to weave sedge-mats, Ban Thach villagers have succeeded in developing their own handicraft and improving their living standards.

Despite the rapid urbanisation in the province, Ban Thach villagers have made great efforts to preserve and develop their craft products.

Below are some photos of the sedge mat-making process taken by photographer Tran Thang from Quang Nam Province.

The rush field in Duy Vinh Commune’s Tra Dong Village is a great place for Ban Thach villagers to source their raw materials.

61-year-old Le Thi Hong collecting batches of dried rush

Craftswoman Dang Thi Thuy, 44, preparing for weaving sedge-mats

Mrs Tran Thi Kim Lien and her finished mats.

Mrs Le Thi Hong’s house welcomes many foreigners to experience the sedge mat-making process