Training project on weaving lotus silk for women.

Besides silk, lotus silk It is also a natural fiber product that is mostly developed in Asian countries, including Vietnam. Hanhsilk collaborated with IUCN, The Coca-Cola Foundation, and the Eco Eco Vietnam Institute of Ecological Economics to conduct a 5-day training course on techniques. Weaving silk threads from lotus silk It allowed artisans from many regions of North and South Vietnam, and many ethnic groups to participate.

The lotus is a flower that is beloved by all Vietnamese people and holds a special place in their hearts. Traditionally, lotus flowers have been used for decoration, lotus leaves for wrapping sticky rice cakes, and lotus seeds for medicine, while most lotus stems are discarded, which is very wasteful. Therefore, weaving lotus silk Products made from lotus stems will be economically viable and environmentally sustainable for all women.

The program goes beyond the theoretical part about the benefits of weaving lotus silkThe program includes sections on the process and techniques of weaving lotus silk, as well as guidance on economic development for women and tourism development based on traditional crafts.

In addition, great emphasis is placed on the hands-on practice of the entire lotus silk weaving process; the women get to personally pick lotus stems, extract the threads, and weave.

The women also had the opportunity to visit Thai Binh province and the traditional Nam Cao silk weaving village to see firsthand and practice the techniques they had learned.

This training program provides women with the knowledge and tools to develop. Weight lotus silk Locally, developing the economy for oneself, the region, and the country.