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Hand-crafted from the horns of water buffalo, each of these spoons is a unique piece of functional art. Central to the livelihood of farmers in Vietnam, water buffalo are a prized part of the workforce, and the family. They are seen as a traditional symbol of prosperity and the age-old technique of melting and shaping the horn is a well-guarded secret, passed down through the generations.
South of Ha Thái, the villagers of Thuy Úng have been making horn objects for more than four centuries. Now that buffalo are rare in Vietnam, the horn is imported from Laos and Cambodia before it is dried, flattene... Read More
South of Ha Thái, the villagers of Thuy Úng have been making horn objects for more than four centuries. Now that buffalo are rare in Vietnam, the horn is imported from Laos and Cambodia before it is dried, flattened and shaped into combs, spoons and bowls by the local artisans. Read Less
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