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Artisan Nguyen Van Chung’s workshop in Kieu Ky gold laminating craft village (Hoang Hieu/VNA)
Ultra-thin gold leaves for gilding are distinctive products made by artisans in Kieu Kỵ commune, Gia Lam district, Hanoi, which cannot be found elsewhere in Vietnam (Photo: Tran Viet/VNA)
To create a smooth and shiny golden coat for products, gilding craftsmen need to overlay the products with super-thin gold leaves while the paintwork is still wet (Photo: Tran Viet/VNA)
At present, nearly 50 families in Kieu Ky village are still working on the traditional craft, many of whom are large-scale production households.
The craft is thought to be founded by Nguyen Quy Tri from the northern province of Hai Duong in the Canh Hung reign (1740-1786). Tri passed the craft down to Kieu Ky villagers. (Photo: Tran Viet/VNA)
To show their gratitude to the founder of the craft, Kieu Ky villagers built a temple dedicated to Tri and observe the 17th day of the eighth lunar month as his death anniversary. (Photo: Tran Viet/VNA)

Gold laminating and gilding in Kieu Ky village

(VOVWORLD) - The Kieu Ky gold laminating craft village (Gia Lam district, Hanoi) has been recognised as one of eight national cultural heritages by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. 

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