Silk Weaving Discovery In Hoi An Silk Village
- Learn how cocoons become fine silk threads through traditional Vietnamese weaving techniques and skills.
- Explore ancient Cham culture and discover unique weaving traditions preserved for centuries in Vietnam.
- Observe silkworms’ full lifecycle while visiting mulberry gardens and specialized breeding houses in Hoi An.
- Gain authentic insights into pure silk craftsmanship and differentiate genuine silk from imitations easily.
What to expect
Discover the heart of Hoi An’s ancient silk tradition on this immersive walking tour. Journey into the origins of sericulture as you explore traditional houses, vibrant mulberry gardens, and authentic weaving workshops. Watch the full lifecycle of the silkworm and see firsthand how delicate cocoons are transformed into fine silk threads. Learn centuries-old Cham weaving techniques, try your hand at creating brocade patterns, and feel the distinct textures of pure, handcrafted silk preserved since the early 20th century. Gain insights into how to distinguish real silk from imitations and browse a wide range of artisanal products perfect for tailoring or keepsakes. This enriching experience not only reveals the skill and artistry behind silk making but also revives a historic craft
Reviews
Such a unique experience! You start with a welcome drink and then learn about the entire silk-making process. We saw silkworms at different stages and sizes, touched their cocoons and learned about their life cycle and how they are fed. We even got to cut mulberry leaves for them using a traditional tool. The best part is how hands-on the tour is. We tried extracting silk threads from cocoons, operating different machines, winding silk onto wooden spools and even weaving fabric. We could also touch different types of silk and learn why some are softer or thicker than others. The most fascinating was an incredibly complicated traditional weaving machine used to create colourful patterns, which we also got to try! The equipment seems to be there mainly for demonstrations rather than actual production, but that didn’t take away from the experience. The only downside was that our guide’s English was difficult to understand. Overall, very immersive, educational and fun!
I got a amazing tour and a brilliant education about silk worms and the entire cycle. I loved the greeting to include a mulberry drink and the exclusive pickup driver. also getting Vietnamese and Chinese history spiritual and timeline was awesome. the details of the structures and getting to touch and work within the entire process was such a rich experience. I recommend this tour to anyone and the food was exceptional. I got the total package and I'm so glad I did it. I can't wait to get my custom traditional Vietnamese silk Ao Dai Dress. Everyone was so nice and welcoming and I did a solo tour. Highly Recommended I also now know the difference between real silk, silk and cotton blend, and synthetic.
A wonderful silk village experience! 🥰 We had such a great time! It was really interesting to learn about the traditional silk-making process and even have the opportunity to try it ourselves. The girls were so friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. They answered all our questions with a smile and made the whole experience very enjoyable. They also took beautiful photos and videos of us, which was such a lovely bonus and a wonderful memory to take home. ❤️ Highly recommended! A fun, interesting and very authentic experience. 🐛🧵🌿
Enjoyed our experience throughout. Special thanks to Thu, our guide who was patient and knowledgeable. We learnt alot about silk, from how silkworms are bred to the weaving process. Happy that we could have hands on experience also, that was fun!
The guide was very knowledgeable and it was a fun experience to learn how silk was created. We were also given the opportunity to experience feeding the silkworm, obtaining threads, and weaving.
excellent silkworm learning lesson trip！！！from the spinning to the silk thread making！！fully engaged myself in the whole process.including the distinguish of the mulberry leaves and 占婆 kingdom culture！！extremely appreciate the support from Thu.An kind,patient & adorable lady.i travel alone to Vietnam and really appreciate the photo and video taken by her.She let me experience each process deeply.a good learning session.
Toan, who explained everything to me, was very kind. I am also very satisfied with the experience!
So much fun and so informative! It was very interactive too. Definitely would recommend to friends if in Hoi An!
it was a wonderful experience
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