Hanoi’s Historic Silk Village: Preserving Cultural Heritage and Traditional Trade
Van Phuc, a thousand-year-old craft village nestled in Hanoi’s Ha Dong District, is renowned for its rich heritage centered around the exquisite art of silk weaving. With over 160 households dedicated to this revered craft, Van Phuc has earned a place in the Vietnam Records Book Center as “the oldest silk village in operation” in the country. **A Timeless Craft, A Passionate Community** Step into the Van Phuc Silk Village, and you’ll find yourself in a world where the ancient art of silk weaving is still thriving. This village, located in Ha Dong District, Hanoi, is home to a passionate community that has dedicated themselves to preserving and perfecting this timeless craft. Van Phuc silk is celebrated for its unparalleled smoothness and its deep cultural significance. Once a tribute to kings during the feudal dynasties, it gained international acclaim at the 1931 Marseille International Fair. The French hailed it as “the most exquisite product of Indochina,” and by 1958, Van Phuc...