Maker Stories: Bamboo Paper
In the mountains of Mai Chau, handmade bamboo paper is crafted using generations-old techniques. Before it wraps a TextileSeekers object, it carries a story of ritual, patience and remarkable skill.
From Conversation to Collaboration with Tank
Travel through Vietnam with textileSeekers and Tank, experiencing rare access to artisan workshops, cultural traditions and thoughtfully curated encounters shape by place and provenance.
The Art of Patience: Inside a Lacquer Workshop Outside Hanoi
Inside a traditional lacquer workshop in Hanoi, trays of nacre, or mother of pearl, sit beside fragments of eggshell. Half-finished artworks lean against walls. Tools rest on workbenches waiting for the next pair of hands.
Beyond the Showroom: Following Silk in Vietnam
Even today, silk continues to carry that symbolism. It speaks of refinement, dignity, femininity, and continuity. It drapes through family ceremonies, ancestral portraits, weddings, and perhaps most recognisably, through the Áo dài, Vietnam’s most iconic silhouette, traditionally crafted in silk for its fluidity, movement, and quiet elegance.