Van Phuc Craft Village: Home to Handmade Silk Products

Van Phuc Village (currently Van Phuc Ward), located in Ha Dong City, Hanoi, has established millennial Ha Dong Silk trademark. In ancient time, villagers in “Van Bao” Village grew mulberries, raised silkworms and weaved silk along the Nhue River.

 

Van Phuc silk was the favourite of middle and noble classes in feudal dynasties. In the 19^th century, the Nguyen Dynasty encouraged the use of domestic products. Van Phuc silk had a good opportunity to establish its name.

 

In the 1931-1936 period, Van Phuc silk was sent to exhibitions in Paris (France) and Indonesia. In 1942, it was displayed at a trade fair in Hanoi. Van Phuc products were repeatedly selected to represent Vietnam.

 

In 1925-1953, the textile industry developed strongly. Silk was sold in Hanoi and exported to France, Thailand, Indonesia and other markets. In 1958-1988, silk was exported to Eastern European markets and was a source of foreign currency for the country.

 

The market economy encourages the development of Van Phuc silk production. With more than 1,000 power-looms, annual output reaches 2.5-3 million square metres. Unique silks are now displayed in more than 100 shops in Van Phuc Ward.

 

Several production units have restored the production of several types of traditional pure silk such as Hong Diep, Trieu Tho, Bang Hoa, Long Phuong, Tu Quy, Chu Thien, Lang Hoa, Tho Sinh, Song Hac, Mai Tho, Sa Trom Sa Duoi, Xuyen 7, The Tron, Luong Long Song Phuong, Luong Long Song Tho, Que Tron, Dui Hoa, Dui Tron, Que Hong Diep and Bat Buu.

To pursue sustainable long-term development, Van Phuc is investing to build a 12-hectare production zone to facilitate the application of new technology, and improve productivity and quality to meet consumer demand.