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Hands that Reserve Da Long Brocade Craft
28/05/2025 12:17
In the heart of Village 2, Da Long Commune (Dam Rong District, Lam Dong Province)—formerly known as K’Tung Village—the rhythmic sound of weaving looms continues to resonate daily from the skillful hands of of four to five elderly artisans, over twenty devoted women, and a group of young apprentices learning the art. Few in number but unwavering in dedication, they safeguard the last breath of brocade weaving—a distinctive cultural heritage of the local ethnic minorities—with a quiet yet steadfast belief: the craft will never fade as long as some keep the fire alive.
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