Vietnam: Chuong Village, Ha Tay Province (63 images)

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This small village of Ha Tay Province, 40 kilometres on the west of Hanoi, has maintained its reputation for over three centuries. Chuong people have their own pride for the famous Non La (conical hat). If you look at a conical hat, it seems that it is easily to make. You're wrong! To make a proper hat it is not only required the maker's talent but also their experience. Bamboo cataphyll must be split into very thin strings during the dry season. They then must be quickly submerged in water...
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