Preserving and promoting traditional carpentry in Phuong Do village

Quynh Trang - Manh Hung 09:35, 15/02/2024

When mentioning the carpentry in Phu Binh district, many people immediately think of the traditional carpentry in Phuong Do village, located in Xuan Phuong commune. This village has a long-standing tradition and has established a reputable market presence inside and outside Thai Nguyen province. Currently, the Phuong Do carpentry village comprises 58 specialized households producing wooden items such as beds, wardrobes, cabinets, tables, chairs, and various other artistic wooden products. On average, the annual revenue of the craft village exceeds 100 billion VND, providing regular employment for approximately 250 workers.

The carpentry here has been present in Phuong Do village for about 60 years, and in 2010, it was officially recognized as a traditional craft village by the provincial Peoples Committee. In the photo: The entrance to the craft village is conveniently located near National Highway 37, facilitating trade and transportation.
The carpentry here has been present in Phuong Do village for about 60 years, and in 2010, it was officially recognized as a traditional craft village by the provincial People's Committee. In the photo: The entrance to the craft village is conveniently located near National Highway 37, facilitating trade and transportation.
The production facilities for artistic wooden items in the craft village are concentrated in two neighbourhoods, Tan Son 8 and Tan Son 9. 
The production facilities for artistic wooden items in the craft village are concentrated in two neighbourhoods, Tan Son 8 and Tan Son 9. 
Each worker in these production facilities is responsible for a specific stage of the manufacturing process.
Each worker in these production facilities is responsible for a specific stage of the manufacturing process.
To reduce labor costs, all production facilities are equipped with wood-cutting machines. 
To reduce labor costs, all production facilities are equipped with wood-cutting machines. 
The village currently boasts nearly 10 households invested in modern carving and engraving machines, enhancing labor productivity and creating exquisite details in the finished products.
The village currently boasts nearly 10 households invested in modern carving and engraving machines, enhancing labor productivity and creating exquisite details in the finished products.
Production facilities have constructed dedicated paint spray rooms to protect the environment instead of applying paint outdoors as in the past. In the photo, a production facilitys paint spray room is depicted.
Production facilities have constructed dedicated paint spray rooms to protect the environment instead of applying paint outdoors as in the past. In the photo, a production facility's paint spray room is depicted.
The most produced items are tables and chairs, crafted from various types of wood such as veneer and fragrant wood, with average prices ranging from 20 to 40 million VND per set.
The most produced items are tables and chairs, crafted from various types of wood such as veneer and fragrant wood, with average prices ranging from 20 to 40 million VND per set.
A set of decorative products made from coffee tree roots, meticulously completed by carpenters with intricate details, is also a notable creation in the village.
A set of decorative products made from coffee tree roots, meticulously completed by carpenters with intricate details, is also a notable creation in the village.
The products of the Phuong Do village are distributed to various provinces and cities, including Hanoi, Lang Son, and Vinh Phuc.
The products of the Phuong Do village are distributed to various provinces and cities, including Hanoi, Lang Son, and Vinh Phuc.