# Ethnic minority brocade weaving in Vietnam

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ethnic-minority-brocade-weaving-in-vietnam
> Updated: 2026-10-30T01:00:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Traditional brocade weaving is being utilized by various ethnic communities in Vietnam to preserve cultural heritage and foster economic growth.

In Phu Tho province, Mong women engage in meticulous processes involving flax spinning, weaving, and beeswax drawing to produce brightly coloured fabrics. This craft serves as a tool for economic empowerment as products reach international markets.

In Nghe An province, the Thai ethnic group is integrating weaving with community-based tourism. Artisans are diversifying products to include modern items like scarves and bags while using natural dyes from leaves, bark, and roots. This initiative allows visitors to engage with the weaving process, supporting the preservation of a craft recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-30: Nghe An province promotes brocade weaving through community tourism

Artisans in Nghe An, Vietnam, are using traditional Thai ethnic brocade weaving to drive community-based tourism and preserve cultural heritage.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nghe-an-province-promotes-brocade-weaving-through-community-tourism

### 2026-10-17: Mong women in Phu Tho preserve heritage through brocade

Mong women in Phu Tho province, Vietnam, are preserving their cultural heritage and gaining economic empowerment by bringing traditional brocade weaving and beeswax patterns to global markets.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mong-women-in-phu-tho-preserve-heritage-through-brocade

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