Not only is Binh Dinh the land of stunning beaches and martial arts, but it also has various traditional craft villages. In this article, JAVICO will introduce you to the most famous craft villages in Binh Dinh.
Truong Cuu rice paper village
Situated in Nhon Loc commune, An Nhon town, Truong Cuu’s rice paper-making tradition has been preserved for hundreds of years. The rice paper-making process involves soaking and grinding rice, mixing the flour, steaming and drying rice paper.
There are 3 popular varieties of rice paper produced here: sesame rice paper for grilling, square rice paper for spring rolls, and thin rice paper for fresh rolls. Made from rice flour, wheat flour and black or white sesame seeds, they are loved for their beautiful shape, softness, appealing aroma and uneasy friability.
Hoai Chau Bac mat village
Hoai Chau Bac mat village is nestled in Hoai Chau Bac commune, Hoai Nhon town, boasting over 300 years of mat-weaving history. The mats are famous for bright colors, flexibility and gloss, and range from plain to floral-patterned mats in various sizes.
Plain mats are crafted from natural white sedge fibers, possessing a rustic charm. Flower-patterned mats are made from both white and dyed sedge fibers and feature a variety of patterns such as checkers, dragons and phoenixes, shells, etc.
Ha Ri brocade village
In Vinh Hiep commune, Vinh Thanh district, Ha Ri artisans have passed down their brocade weaving techniques through generations. Ha Ri brocade cloths are woven from cotton, hemp, or wool fibers, requiring many stages of preparation and processing.
Ha Ri brocades are famous for their distinctive geometric patterns of straight lines, curved lines and triangles, as well as their bright and vivid colors derived from forest tubers and barks.
Bang Chau bronze casting village
With a history spanning over 200 years, Bang Chau bronze casting village is located in Dap Da commune, An Nhon district. The casting process involves many stages, including mold-making and painting, bronze melting, and casting, etc.
Bang Chau artisans craft a wide range of products, from daily-use items such as trays, pots, and pans to ritual and decorative items such as statues, bells, altars, lamps, betel-and-areca boxes, gongs, etc.
Besides bronzeware, the village produces aluminum and iron-cast items such as water pipe connectors, flywheels, pulleys, etc.
Van Son pottery village
Situated in Nhon Hau commune, An Nhon town, Van Son pottery village is famous for its terracotta pottery, inherited from Champa techniques. Though simple in style, these products possess rustic elegance.
Van Son pottery products are diverse, including jars, crocks, bonsai pots, pots, kettles, etc.
Binh Lam flower village
Located in Phuoc Hoa commune, Tuy Phuoc district, Binh Lam flower village began cultivating flowers in the early 2000s. Today, it offers a vibrant selection that includes daisies, marigolds, gerberas, gladioli, petunias, paper flowers, bougainvillea, yellow apricot blossoms, orchids, and a variety of foliage plants.
Hao Duc apricot flower bonsai tree village
Situated in Nhon An commune, An Nhon district, Hao Duc is one of Vietnam’s most renowned hubs for apricot blossom bonsai. The village produces apricot blossom bonsai trees in various artistic styles such as ancient, dragon-shaped, and layered forms, etc.
Quick shaping typically takes 3 to 4 years, while the more meticulous, slow-shaping process can span 10 to 20 years. The longer the cultivation period, the greater the tree’s aesthetic and economic value.
Thuan Hanh conical hat village
Located in Binh Thuan commune, Tay Son district, Thuan Hanh has upheld the conical hat-making tradition for hundreds of years. Thuan Hanh traditional white conical hats are crafted from palm leaves with a bamboo frame, undergoing a meticulous 7-step process.
Besides the classic white conical hat, the villagers produce other hats such as Northern style conical hats, Quang Trung style conical hats, poetic conical hats, etc. to meet the customers’ demands.
Phu Gia “horse” conical hat village
Located in Cat Tuong commune, Phu Cat district, Phu Gia craft village boasts over 300 years of history in crafting the iconic “horse” conical hat. Originally, Phu Gia “horse” conical hats were exclusively made for royalty and the rich to wear while riding horses.
Made from palm leaves, bamboo stems, and pineapple roots, each hat undergoes a meticulous 10-stage process. Phu Gia “horse” conical hats are decorated with motifs such as clouds, lotus flowers, dragons, unicorns, turtles, phoenixes, wine gourds, etc. and can last up to 150 to 200 years.
Tay Phuong Danh forging village
Situated in Dap Da ward, An Nhon town, Tay Phuong Danh has upheld its forging tradition for centuries. Mr. Dao Gia Tuong, who taught the forging craft to the village, is honored as its founding father. Every year, on the 12th day of the 2nd lunar month, villagers hold a festival to commemorate his contributions.
The village specializes in forging agricultural tools. Notably, during times of national struggle, Tay Phuong Danh also produced weapons to support the resistance and the fight for independence.
Bau Da wine village
Situated in Nhon Loc commune, An Nhon district, Bau Da village has been famous for hundreds of years for its traditional wine. Bau Da wine has its distinctive taste and aroma thanks to the pure water drawn from an underground stream that runs through the area.
Bau Da wine is handcrafted using age-old methods from rice, sticky rice, green beans, etc.
Nhon Hau woodturning village
Located in Nhon Hau commune, An Nhon town, Nhon Hau woodturning village is renowned for its sophisticated and high-quality products that reflect the rich cultural identity of Binh Dinh. These products are highly favored not only domestically but also internationally and are exported to Japan, Taiwan, China, etc.
The village crafts various items such as altars, vases, incense burners, lamp stands, tea sets, ashtrays, globes, etc. Among the most distinguished pieces are the mother-of-pearl inlaid vases and the carved or chiseled vases with motifs of animals and flowers.
Hopefully, this article has provided you with detailed insights into famous craft villages in the land of Binh Dinh.
