The Quintessence of Vietnamese Lacquerware

For hundreds of years, Vietnamese lacquerware has been renowned as a unique traditional product, boasting vibrant colors and durability comparable to other materials such as gilded wood or mother-of-pearl inlaid wood.

However, traditional lacquerware requires meticulous processing, demanding high-quality materials and limiting the possible shapes of the finished products.

Vietnamese people have always been proud of their traditional paintings, but as the world integrates and global culture expands, traditional handcrafted production methods are increasingly revealing their limitations.



Faced with declining sales and reduced competitiveness compared to other countries producing lacquerware, many individuals and organizations in Vietnam have been seeking new avenues for Vietnamese lacquerware products.

One approach to reviving this traditional industry is to incorporate modern elements into the manufacturing process, thoroughly exploiting the advantages of science and technology, constantly innovating designs and styles, and gradually winning over customers.

In this challenging yet exciting race, the story of innovation in Ha Thai lacquerware village, located in Thuong Tin district, Hanoi, is adding a bright spot to the overall picture...

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