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  • THANH HA CERAMICS – EARTH, FIRE, AND THE VIETNAMESE BREATH

    Since the 16th century, Thanh Ha pottery village – Hoi An has been renowned across Vietnam’s central coast. Clay in Thanh Ha is not only shaped; it is breathed into life. Artisans here say: “Ceramics have a heartbeat—touch them gently and the fire will breathe with you.” In this workshop, guests experience....
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  • LACQUER – THE QUIET BEAUTY OF TIME

    Vietnamese lacquer art is a dialogue between natural materials and meditative spirit. Layer after layer—lacquer, eggshell inlay, fine sanding—each step is a conversation with time. At Hangart, guests practice eggshell inlay, polishing, and revealing depth and light, to understand why Vietnamese say: “Lacquer is the art of stillness.” “No lacquer layer is the same—just as […]
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  • WOODBLOCK PRINTS – WHEN WOOD LEARNS TO SPEAK

    Folk woodblock prints are the language of joy, faith, and folk wisdom. From Dong Ho and Hang Trong to Lang Sinh (Hue), each carved line retells a folk tale in images. In this workshop, guests carve, print, and hand-color folk motifs on traditional dó paper. The finished print is not only an artwork—it is a […]
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  • VIETNAMESE HAND EMBROIDERY – THREADS THAT HOLD TIME

    Vietnamese embroidery is more than craft—it is an art of patience and love. Here, guests learn each stitch and thread, embroidering traditional motifs on scarves, bags, garments, or fabric art. Every thread is a breath; every stitch, a smile. When finished, you carry not only a gift—but a piece of your own soul woven into […]
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  • NATURAL DYEING – COLORS OF EARTH, BREATH OF NATURE

    From northern indigo to central turmeric leaves, Vietnamese people have long honored Mother Earth by dyeing with nature. Guests gather leaves, brew dye baths, dip fabrics, and create patterns with flowers, grasses, and sunlight. As your fabric dries in Danang’s sea breeze, you feel the most beautiful colors....
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  • DÓ PAPER – THE BREATH OF TIME

    With over 800 years of history, dó paper once formed the base for Dong Ho paintings, imperial edicts, and classical calligraphy. This workshop recreates the traditional xeo giấy process—soaking, pounding, filtering, pressing, and sun-drying. When you lift your sheet from the water, you touch a millennium of cultural memory. “The paper may be thin—but the […]
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  • HUE CONE INCENSE – THE SERENE FRAGRANCE OF EARTH AND SKY

    The cone-incense craft of Thuy Xuan (Hue) symbolizes devotion and calm. Guests hand-blend agarwood, cinnamon, lemongrass, mugwort, and more, rolling cones scented with remembrance. Every drifting ring of smoke is a blessing; every cone is a distillation of peace. “Fragrance rides the wind—and tranquility returns to the heart.”
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  • ESSENTIAL OILS & MASSAGE CANDLES – THE ART OF SCENT AND HEALING

    In partnership with Thời Thanh Xuân, where over 50% of staff are Deaf, The Hangart hosts a special workshop teaching steam distillation and massage candles made from Vietnamese coconut wax. More than making products, it is a journey of smelling, feeling, and understanding scent—as a way of understanding oneself. “The most beautiful fragrance is the […]
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