Local Artisans and Workshops

The Lantern Lady is a workshop where artisans make silk lanterns by hand. The storefront shows racks of bright, collapsible fabric in every shape, from teardrops to globes. This spot became a fixture after the government restored the…

The walls of Hart Hoi An are hung with lamps crafted from discarded bamboo and old fishing nets collected along the coastline. This shop sells home decor made entirely from materials salvaged from local landfills and beaches. When the…

The Hoi An Craft Sisters Studio features a bright yellow facade typical of the architecture in the Ancient Town, with a small sign hanging above the doorway. This space functions as a workshop for local artisans who specialize in…

The workshop walls hold hundreds of carved bamboo roots, each shaped into the faces of elderly men with long, flowing beards or small, whimsical forest creatures. Phuong Do selects roots that have grown into gnarled, twisting shapes…

Thợ Dệt Coffee features a wall of raw silk looms positioned right in the center of the seating area. The space operates as a bridge between the traditional silk weaving craft of the Quang Nam region and the modern coffee culture of Da…

The Reaching Out Arts and Crafts shop in Hoi An features a hand-carved wooden facade that stands out against the yellow-painted walls of the nearby shophouses. Inside, craftsmen who are deaf or hard of hearing create intricate jewelry,…

The Hand Wooden workshop in Cam Pho is a workshop where carpenters carve intricate figures directly into blocks of solid wood using only traditional hand tools. The air inside smells of fresh timber and sawdust, reflecting a focus on slow,…