Craft Villages in Vietnam

Woven Ethiopian Baskets

Basket weaving is one of the oldest human crafts. Found throughout the centuries in numerous forms across countless cultures, peoples, and groups, woven baskets rank with pottery and textilessket weaving is one of the oldest human crafts. Found throughout the centuries in numerous forms...

Wood Carving Village in Mombasa

Akamba handicraft is one of the largest wood carvings industries in Kenya, where you will find approximately 5000 people all working with hands to produce the beautiful African carvings. It is a Kenyan organization that produces high-quality animal, functional and decorative carvings, masks and ornaments, human sculptures, and customized goods.

Traditional Crafts in Kenya

Kenya has over 40 tribes and each community has a unique way of life. Crafts in Kenya are part of an industry that drives the country’s economy, known as the "Jua Kali" sector. The “Jua Kali” is an East African term that means intense or hot sun, which reflects the rigorous work artists have to do under the scorching...

Dong Xam Silver Plated Village

Located in Hong Thai Commune in the North of Kien Xuong District, Dong Xam Silver Village is widely famous for its silver processing which has existed since the 17th century. The fame of Dong Xam Silver is known not only in Vietnam, but also overseas. Silver handicrafts produced here are used in domestic market and exported to some foreign ones, such as Japan, South Korea

Da Sy Forging Village

Today’s Da Sy’s knives and choppers are still renowned for being hard wearing and able to retain a hard and sharp cutting edge. Although mass produced factory tools have flooded the market in recent decades, Da Sy people are full of confidence about their products and their future. Moreover, the designs of the hand-made village products are much more varied and individualistic.