Ao Dai VietnamAo Dai Vietnam

The exact origin of Ao dai is still controversial. Ao dai is thought to be influenced by the imperial Chinese garb of the Qing Dynasty, known as Cheongsam.  It...


Non la (palm-leaf conical hat) is a traditional symbol of VietnameseNon la (palm-leaf conical hat) is a traditional symbol of Vietnamese

Non la (palm-leaf conical hat) is a traditional symbol of Vietnamese people without age, sex or racial distinctions.


The art of painting with crushed gemsThe art of painting with crushed gems

Dao Trong Cuong, 54, owner of Than Chau Ngoc Viet, the most prestigious gemstone painting company in Viet Nam, is considered the inventor of the art, having kicked off his...


Vietnamese Embroidery Painting - the unique artVietnamese Embroidery Painting - the unique art

Working entirely by hand, each painting is embroidered from yarns collected from silk or cotton in  oordinating color and reflection color of the described...


Vietnamese Silk PaintingVietnamese Silk Painting

Silk painting is the traditional Vietnamese art of silk painting which originates from painting and drawing on home made rice paper. Today this art has silkbecome...


Paintings made of rice and tree barkPaintings made of rice and tree bark

A group of students in HCM City has made unique paintings of landscapes, animals and still-lifes using rice, tree bark, newspaper and bamboo toothpicks to raise...