Vna Phuc Village - Silk in Hanoi
Beginning during the Ly-Tran Dynasty, Van Phuc Silk Village has gained an international reputation for its quality, designs and craftsmanship.
Van Phuc Village is best known for its Van Silk, Van referring to "Clouds".
International recognition didn't come until the 1930's when some of the silk made in the Village appeared on show in Paris and other parts of France. Since this display, Van Phuc has remained an internationally known producer of Silk.
Visiting the Village will give you an insight into the methods and precision required to make this amazingly soft silk. Looms several decades old can still be heard thumping as you approach the small lane ways of the Village.
Today the lanes are full of shops that happily sell the wares to locals and travelers alike.
Van Phuc Village is a great half day excursion located approximately 8km south west from downtown Hanoi(the village is actually in Ha Tay Province).
To reach it, you can go by taxi or motor bike taxi. Organized tours are also available!