Dong Xam silver carving village (Tra Giang commune, Hung Yen province; formerly Hong Thai commune, Kien Xuong district, Thai Binh province) is located on the right bank of the gentle Dong Giang river. Like many other villages in Vietnam, the village has a very peaceful space.
Coming to Dong Xam village, you will hear the sound of thundering, thundering, carving everywhere. The familiar sound of the traditional craft village, preserved, helps bring income to the people here.
According to the people here, silver carving is a traditional craft, dating back hundreds of years. This profession requires perseverance, patience and meticulousness in every small detail of the artisan.
To make a complete silver carving product, it takes a lot of time and there are up to 10 different stages, but carving is the most difficult technique, deciding the sophistication of the product. There are elaborate products that take a whole year to complete.
Having been attached to the traditional craft for more than 40 years, Mr. Nguyen The Dan (a resident of Dong Xam village) shared: "Born and raised in this craft village, craftsmen like us are used to hearing the sound of touching and throbbing every day. Silver carvings are often handmade, sometimes simple, sophisticated, gentle, sometimes elaborate, detailed; requiring the craftsman's ingenuity and creativity".
Nowadays, in addition to silver carving products, Dong Xam also has bronze products. The products are very diverse and divided into 3 main groups: worship items - decorations; household items and jewelry.
Chairman of the Dong Xam silver carving village association Trieu Dang Khoa said that in the past, in Dong Xam village, there were 70 - 80% of people working in the craft, but now there are only about 40%. Currently, Dong Xam silver carving products are present in many places across the country and are exported abroad.
