The handicraft booth drew crowds with its display of ceramics, lacquerware, brocade, and silk, offering a vivid glimpse into Vietnam’s rich artistic traditions. Chu Dau pottery and Van Phuc silk scarves were particular highlights, with their intricate designs earning admiration from visitors.
On February 14, 2025, a significant milestone in the development of Vietnam's traditional craft village culture was marked when Bat Trang Pottery Village and Van Phuc Silk Village, two of Vietnam's most iconic and prominent craft villages, officially became members of the global Network of Creative Craft Cities.
Van Phuc Silk Village, along with Bat Trang Pottery Village, has been recognised as a member of the global Network of Creative Craft Cities at a recent ceremony in Hanoi. Despite historical fluctuations, Van Phuc silk weaving has endured for over ten centuries and continues to thrive as a renowned traditional craft of the imperial capital. Today, Van Phuc silk remains popular domestically and is also exported to numerous countries worldwide.
Saad al-Qaddumi, President of the World Crafts Council, praised Vietnam, particularly its traditional craft villages, for their longstanding reputation in producing exquisite handmade goods that have been carefully preserved and developed over centuries.
To promote the traditional silk weaving craft along with tourism, Van Phuc Ward in Hanoi’s Ha Dong district recently launched the 2024 Van Phuc Culture, Tourism, and Trade Week. The event is also intended to commemorate the 120th anniversary of Ha Dong’s establishment.
Van Phuc Silk Village in Hanoi is renowned for its sophisticated traditional handicrafts, drawing numerous domestic and international tourists. Despite its popularity, however, its potential remains relatively untapped in foreign markets. The city authorities is trying to address the concerns.
About 30,000 people visited the 2016 Hanoi traditional handicraft village tourism festival at the Thang Long Royal Citadel between September 29 and October 2.
Van Phuc silk, a famous silk brand from the most ancient weaving village bearing the same name, has been trying to access the international market while still preserve and enrich its cultural identity
