There was a time people in Phu Tan Village, in central Phu Yen Province, thought sedge mat weaving, the region’s traditional craft, was going to die out. The old production method was labour intensive ...

Virtually decimated by factors such as severe labour shortage, steep hike in prices of raw materials and a declining market for mats, Ayyampalayam is no longer the ‘korai pai’ weaving hub it once was.

VietNamNet Bridge – In recent years, weaving machines have been playing a bigger role in Dinh Yen traditional mat-making craft village in Lap Vo District, Dong Thap Province though it has long been ...

The Forest Department’s interpretation centre at Top Slip will soon start selling door mats woven by Adivasi women who reside in settlements inside the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR). The ATR ...