The craft of making paper flowers in Thanh Thien village, Phu Vang district, Hue city.

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Place of creation: Thanh Tien village, located in Phu Mau commune, Phu Vang district, Hue city., Huế, Việt Nam

The craft of making paper flowers in Thanh Tien village is a famous traditional craft in Hue, renowned for its unique and exquisite paper flower products, handcrafted from colored paper, bamboo, and natural materials, reflecting the rich traditional culture of the people of Hue. The springtime beauty of Thanh Tien village, over 300 years old, in the ancient capital of Hue, is a testament to its long history of paper flower making, dating back 300-400 years. This craft originated from the need for decoration during festivals, ancestral commemorations, and religious ceremonies. Thanh Tien paper flowers are handcrafted using natural materials such as paper, bamboo, and various tree resins and leaves for dyeing, creating flowers with bright, long-lasting colors and a unique beauty. Thanh Tien paper flowers are made from various types of paper, then dyed with natural dyes, and then cut, attached, and assembled to create the shapes of petals, stamens, calyxes, and stems. There are many types of Thanh Tien paper flowers, from simple to elaborate, such as chrysanthemums, roses, orchids, and lotuses. The Thanh Tien paper lotus, a famous product of the craft village, was lost for 50 years but has been revived by several artisans. The Thanh Tien paper lotus possesses an elegant and delicate beauty and carries profound spiritual meaning, considered a symbol of freshness, good fortune, and prosperity. Thanh Tien paper flowers and the traditional Hue Tet (Lunar New Year) celebration: The craft of making Thanh Tien paper flowers not only creates unique products but also contributes to preserving and promoting the traditional cultural beauty of the people of Hue. Thanh Tien paper flowers are widely sold in many provinces and cities nationwide and even exported abroad.