Hand embroidery in Quất Động, mother-of-pearl inlay in Chuôn Ngọ – make two handicraft pieces yourself (1 day)
Travelogy Vietnam
1.280.000₫ · 1 day
Travelogy Vietnam
1.280.000₫ · 1 day
Introduction
Head to the countryside south of Hanoi: practice your first embroidery stitches in Quất Động, the cradle of embroidery, then cut and attach mother-of-pearl pieces onto wood in Chuôn Ngọ inlay village.
Introduction
A journey to the countryside south of Hanoi, where two of the finest handicrafts are still passed down through generations. In Quất Động, the cradle of embroidery, guests practice their first stitches. In Chuôn Ngọ, the mother-of-pearl inlay village linked to the Lý dynasty craft ancestor, guests cut and attach shimmering mother-of-pearl pieces onto wood as a souvenir.
Highlights
- Hear the story of Doctor Lê Công Hành, who learned embroidery on a diplomatic mission and brought it back to teach the villagers
- Hand embroidery workshop: watch landscape and portrait embroidery; practice basic stitches on a small frame
- Chuôn Ngọ mother-of-pearl inlay workshop with six stages: drawing the design, sawing mother-of-pearl, carving wood, attaching pieces, grinding, polishing
- Inlay a small piece yourself under the craftsman’s guidance
- Visit the temple of Trương Công Thành, the inlay craft ancestor; bring home two pieces you made yourself
Suitable for
- Guests who love fine handicrafts and enjoy making products with their own hands
- Small groups, families wanting a relaxed craft-village day
Services included
- Car transfers according to the program
- Vietnamese-speaking guide throughout the journey (English-speaking guide quoted upon request)
- Sightseeing tickets and workshop fees
- Family-style lunch
- Drinking water on the bus
Services not included
- Drinks outside the set menu
- Shopping and personal expenses
