The handcrafted coconut art products of Mo Cay Nam are increasingly appealing to tourists.

08/06/2023 1936 0
Bến Tre nói chung và huyện Mỏ Cày Nam nói riêng được thiên nhiên ưu đãi với cảnh quan sông nước hữu tình, những vườn cây ăn trái sum suê, những làng nghề thủ công truyền thống đã tạo nên sức hút với du khách trong và ngoài nước.

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The coconut tree is deeply intertwined with the lives of the people of Mo Cay Nam, spanning generations through times of war, labor, and production. From this versatile tree, the locals have derived not only economic values but also cultural significance. Coconuts are utilized in culinary arts, house construction, poetry, and unique handicrafts, serving as meaningful souvenirs for visitors to Mo Cay Nam.

Harnessing the potential of the coconut tree's strengths, local residents have created numerous products that bear the distinctive characteristics of the district. Coconuts not only provide refreshing and pure coconut water but are also crafted into exquisite and beautiful coconut handicrafts using materials like coconut wood, shells, leaves, fibers, and husks. These handicraft products have gained value in both domestic and international markets. While the coconut handicraft industry has gained significant momentum in recent years, it has already become a profession that provides jobs for many local laborers, generating additional income, improving living standards, and enriching the homeland.

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Mo Cay Nam is currently home to several large-scale coconut handicraft workshops, with Thanh Liem handicrafts in Mo Cay town being one of the prominent ones, along with numerous satellite workshops scattered across the region. The skilled hands and artistic talents of the local coconut craftsmen, combined with their aesthetic sense, have transformed low-value coconut parts into high-value artistic products that are unique and soulful. These products encompass a wide range of designs, numbering in the hundreds, such as handbags, wallets, chopsticks, spoons, masks, bedside lamps, dolls, clock casings, and various daily-life animal sculptures.

Furthermore, these coconut handicraft production facilities have become attractions for tourists to visit and explore, contributing to creating focal points in the eco-tourism programs along the river and orchard tours currently being developed in Mo Cay Nam.

Today, coconut handicraft products span nearly 500 diverse items, showcasing the versatility and creativity of artisans. Coconut stems are intricately woven into items such as flower baskets and gift baskets, demonstrating the artisans' adeptness. Coconut husks are transformed into a variety of lantern designs, showcasing their diversity in aesthetic appeal.

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Residents in Mo Cay Nam increasingly cherish coconut trees through new discoveries of their benefits and uses, as well as the handicraft products derived from coconuts in daily life. In the current era of economic integration, for sustainable long-term development, local coconut artisans are diligently exploring, innovating, and creating new designs and styles. They are also experimenting with combining coconut materials with other resources such as bamboo, rattan, and leaves to enhance the aesthetic value of coconut handicraft products. Additionally, they are investing in market research and seeking outlets for their products as part of a long-term development strategy.

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