Conical hat making

Explore palm leaf selection and traditional drying and smoothing techniques.

Hands-on practice splitting bamboo and shaping the traditional concentric rings.

Learn to meticulously arrange leaves and use specialized irons for a flawless surface.

Practice precision hand-stitching with translucent threads to bind leaves to the frame.

Research "Nón Bài Thơ" techniques for embedding poems or silhouettes between layers.

Visit a renowned village to observe master artisans and final protective coating processes.

Place: Chuong village, Hanoi City (40 km from the Hanoi center)

Time: 2 days

Cost: USD100/peson/day (including trainer, materials, meals, transportation)