Kim Bong carpentry village in Hoi An

QNN 27/07/2023 10:37

(QNO) - Kim Bong carpentry artisans used to be very famous for their talents for building boats. In spite of up-and-down time, their traditional craft has been preserved well.

Building boats
Building boats. Photo: VOV

The village developed well and became prosperous in the period of the 15-17 centuries when wooden barges were popular and the Hoi An international trading port were busy and flourishing.

The maintenance of a boat in Kim Bong carpentry village
The maintenance of a boat in Kim Bong carpentry village.  Photo: VOV

At that time, the locals used wooden barges to travel around to do business with both domestic and foreign partners. So, building wooden barges was a profit-making craft in Kim Bong carpentry then.

A boat in Kim Bong carpentry village kept in good condition Up to now, Kim Bong carpentry village as well as carpentry craft has been well-preserved.
A boat in Kim Bong carpentry village kept in good condition Up to now, Kim Bong carpentry village as well as carpentry craft has been well-preserved.  Photo: VOV

Although wooden barges are no longer used, visitors still have chance to see wooden barges exhibited in Hoi An ancient quarter.

Filling a boat
Filling a boat.  Photo: VOV
Boats after repair
Boats after repair.  Photo: VOV
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