“Colors of Brocade” workshop at Chie Dù Pù Dù Pà

The “Colors of Brocade” (“Sắc màu thổ cẩm”) workshop took place on Saturday 8 June 2024, from 2 pm to 4 pm, at Chie Dù Pù Dù Pà, 66 Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi. It was part of the project “Colors of Brocade – Preserving Identity”, created by students of the Faculty of Communication and Foreign Cultural Relations at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, in cooperation with the social enterprise Chie Dù Pù Dù Pà.

Through cultural activities, the project aims to bring the traditional values and vivid beauty of brocade closer to young Vietnamese people.

What happened at the workshop?

• Hearing Ms Thuỷ, the founder of Chie, talk about the art of brocade and the lives of ethnic minority communities, over traditional tea from the Northwest.
• Making a stuffed brocade keychain by hand, guided by Chie, as a keepsake of your own.
• Trying on traditional ethnic minority clothing and taking photos in it.
• A chance to connect, chat and learn more about ethnic minority cultures.

The first activity was Ms Thuỷ’s talk about brocade and village life. Guests listened to her stories and handled woven and embroidered ethnic minority cloths up close.

Making stuffed brocade keychains

After the talk, everyone focused on every stitch to make a one-of-a-kind stuffed brocade keychain.

Trying on ethnic costumes

Afterwards, guests tried on traditional clothing of ethnic minority communities and took photos in them.

Looking back

The workshop drew many young people who love the unique beauty of brocade and the cultural stories of the villagers. Chie thanks everyone for taking part so warmly and hopes to see more of you at upcoming events at 66 Hàng Trống.

Translated from the Vietnamese original.