Since I am not up and about taking new photos I am reaching back into the archives. I guess I could have posted some shots of my knitting, but I am not really in the mood for that. I need a pick-me-up, and that means going through some of the hundreds (and by hundreds I mean over 2000) of pictures I took in Vietnam a couple of years ago. Crafting is really a way of life for many people there, and everywhere you go, someone is creating, selling and working with their hands.
This woman is spinning hemp fibers into yarn that will then be used to make clothes, purses, blankets, tapestries, etc. I am sure she made almost everything she is wearing.
They dye most of their fabrics with indigo, and then do amazing embroidery like this...
And this...
All of the above photos were taken in Sa Pa, a mountain town in northwest Vietnam. This lovely gentleman below was photographed by me in Hoi An---he is also quite the craftsman. He was sitting below a bridge we were walking over, and I loved the overhead perspective I had of him as he was weaving this basket. Hoi An is on the south central coast of Vietnam. It's a gorgeous little town with amazing architecture, tons of arts and craft shops and tailors who make made-to-measure clothing---if you can dream it, they can pretty much make it.
OK, that's it for today's tour of Vietnam. I love posting about this trip, so I will find another excuse sometime soon. Head over here to check out other "arts and crafts" entries from this week's challenge.
19 comments:
Wow...I'm so glad you've shared these photos with us. These are gorgeous and you've definitely upped the competition.
I think you made a good pick for the competition!
this reminds me of home, in the philippines! but the atmosphere is similar =) cool photos ♥
Awesome pictures! Added you to my faves list! ;) Great stuff you've got on here!
Lovely photos all, BUT
that last photo is truly award winning! LOVE IT!!!!!!
I'm so glad you picked the last one --that's my favorite of the bunch! Beautiful photos!
These are all fantastic!! Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful photos - I love Vietnam and these photos remind me I need to find an excuse to go back soon.
What an amazing trip that must have been! I love that last photo of the man working on the basket!
Love these pictures. Really lovely. And it's awesome seeing this slice of Vietnam through your eyes/lens.
these shots are all SO amazing! love the one your chose, great pic!
awesome photos - what a great experience to see that!!
these shots are absolutely fabulous! LOVE the last one :)
wow, these are briliant,
Holy WOW! Such a beautiful moment captured.
such great color!
Wow! These are AWESOME! Congrats on your win!
Those photos are really amazing. I simply cannot believe how beautiful those clothing pieces are ... it blows my mind that they are handmade.
What wonderful photos. The last shot is amazing...draws you in. Congrats on the win!!
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