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DNO - After years of silence in the mountains, the traditional brocade weaving of Co Tu ethnic group in the mountainous areas of Da Nang is making a powerful comeback.
In the villages of Ta Lang and Gian Bi, located in Hai Van Ward, Da Nang, vibrant threads are once again woven by skilled Co Tu women, breathing life back into a nearly lost craft.
Brocade weaving requires patience, creativity, and skill, from dyeing threads with natural colours to weaving intricate patterns and embedding beads directly into the fabric. Artisan Nguyen Thi Mai shared that weaving Co Tu skirts and loincloths can take months.
In particular, beads are intricately woven - not attached - requiring imagination and precision, adding unique cultural value to each traditional garment. Each piece, whether a dress, sash, or handbag, reflects the soul and artistry of its maker.
Today, brocade weaving has become a central part of Hai Van’s community-based tourism strategy. Tourists are drawn to the villages not only to buy handmade crafts but to witness the entire process, spinning, dyeing, and weaving, often right at the traditional Guol house.
Launched in March 2025, the ‘Hoa Bac Brocade’ model engages over 10 Co Tu women in live weaving and cultural storytelling, preserving tradition while boosting community-based tourism and cultural pride.
Through this integration of heritage and tourism, the Co Tu people are reclaiming their cultural pride while generating sustainable income. What was once fading is now flourishing, stitched with tradition, innovation and hope.