Dating back thousands of years, the Van Phuc Silk Village in Van Phuc Ward, Ha Dong District, Ha Noi, is renowned for its traditional silk trade and high quality products, making it one of the most visited craft villages in Viet Nam.

The village has about 1,000 silk looms and there are many different types of natural silk fabric. Decorative patterns on silk fabric are also very diverse.

Van Phuc silk products are exported to Eastern European countries and other countries worldwide.

Here are some amazing photos about the Van Phuc Silk Village, captured by freelance photographer Huu Thanh when there was no COVID-19.

Van Phuc Silk Village’s gate.

A traditional procession of silk looms.

The Van Phuc Silk Village hosts an annual handicraft village festival with the aim of honouring traditional silk weaving

A walking parade to introduce silk products to visitors

Colourful threads of silk made by Van Phuc villagers.

 Reporting by DNO - Translating by M.D