Nha Xa silk village makes its name
Tuesday, 23/10/2012 08:58 (GMT+7)
(CPV) – Situated on land known for mulberry planting and silkworm raising along the Red River, Nha Xa silk village, Moc Nam commune, Duy Tien district of the northern province of Ha Nam, has the peaceful characteristics of many northern villages; however, its difference – silk weaving – has earned a name for this land.
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Yards used for drying silk of colourful patterns at this bustling and well-off trade village |
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Since the 18th century, Nha Xa village silk has been famous domestically and internationally because of its quality products |
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Nha Xa village has 282 families with over 700 people, 80% of which do traditional silk making. |
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Villagers have gradually modernized production methods to increase productivity. |
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Spinning thread in a modern workshop |
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Although modern machines are used, in many steps, manual weaving is applied, requiring highly skilled workers. |
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Each weaver can operate 4-6 weaving machines during a working shift. |
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Dyeing is done manually. The suitable temperature and length of time determine the quality and colour. |
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Creating patterns or colour mixture is also a skill being maintained by artisans to ensure the quality of the silk. |
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Silk making provides jobs and incomes for hundreds of families, contributing to keep a traditional beauty of the land. |