With its natural beauty and diverse applications, coconut has become a source of inspiration for many unique crafted products. In the 21st century, utilizing coconut resources to produce sophisticated products that bring aesthetic value while also benefiting the environment and the community. In the following article, let’s explore unique and diverse coconut crafted products with Thanh Cong craft!
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1. Important factors in the production of coconut products
Coconut is not only famous for its delicious taste, but also for creating many unique products from this raw material. Vietnam is the leading country in exporting coconuts, people take advantage of all parts of the coconut tree, including the trunk, stalk, leaves and fruit, to create unique coconut handicrafts.
What is special is that these products are not only for daily use but also demonstrate the creativity and talent of the artisans. Some coconut products have been exported and received high appreciation from the international community, especially for their aesthetics.
2. Coconut selection
To create unique coconut art works, it is impossible not to mention the talent and creativity of artisans in Ben Tre. With exquisite carving skills, a keen aesthetic eye and endless creativity, these artisans have turned coconut logs into real works of art.
Choosing the right source of coconut wood also plays an important role in the process of producing coconut products. To create beautiful and quality products, coconut trees need to be at least 50 years old. When reaching this age, coconut wood becomes hard and easy for artisans to shape. Moreover, the unique appearance of coconut fiber makes it a unique resource that cannot be found in many other types of wood.
3. Processing
Once they have found a coconut tree that is over 50 years old, the craftsman will begin the manufacturing process. At this stage, they will begin shaping the product. Then, they continue to dry the wood and ensure that it is not moldy or termite-infested. By combining cleaning techniques, they create coconut products that are both beautiful and durable, serving the needs of consumers.
In addition, unusable parts of the coconut tree are also creatively utilized by local people. They are turned into unique decorative products and souvenirs, highlighting the uniqueness of Vietnam in the eyes of international friends and tourists.
4. Top Unique and Impressive Coconut Crafted Products
Unique and impressive coconut crafted products are always a highlight when visiting and shopping at production and display locations. These are handicrafts with strong cultural identity that contribute to enriching the travel experience of customers. Typical examples include:
4.1 Coconut fiber
Previously, coconut fiber was often used as fuel for cooking in Ben Tre. However, with the talent of local artisans, coconut fiber has become a valuable source of material to create unique works from coconut.
Delicate flower baskets as gifts during holidays or for decoration in families, restaurants, hotels… are becoming a symbol of creativity and sustainability.
4.2 Coconut Shells
Coconut shells are not only used to make gift baskets, but they also become a source of inspiration for creating unique works of art. Coconut shells are often used to create colorful flower baskets and attractive decorative lanterns.
Coconut shells are where coconuts are attached to their mother trunks. After completing the task of connecting to nourish the coconuts, the coconut shells will be dried. They will then be painted, polished and created into unique handicrafts.
4.3 Coconut
Coconuts are not only a source of cool drinks but are also transformed into beautiful coconut products. Artists create from beautifully shaped coconuts to create symbols of the 12 zodiac animals. In cases where coconuts do not have perfect shapes, artists take advantage of them to create products such as:
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- Orchid baskets.
- Bird nests…
In particular, deaf coconuts are also transformed into symbols of fun, such as interesting images of three monkeys covering their eyes, ears and mouths.
4.4 Coir
Coir is a raw product from coconuts, separated from the coconut shell after cleaning. It is then woven into mats of various shapes, including animal and fish shapes. Coir mats are not only popular domestically but also exported abroad.
In addition to being used as activated carbon and fuel, coconut shells have also become a source of inspiration for artisans to create fashionable handbags for women. By processing, polishing and shredding, coconut shells are combined with coconut wood to create lovely products such as bicycles, boats, or unique souvenirs.
4.5 Coconut wood
Currently, handicraft products made from coconut are diverse and unique, including more than 100 different items. These products include:
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- Tea pots, tea cups, tea glasses.
- Wine glasses.
- Cups, bowls, chopsticks, plates, forks, spoons, rice scoops, sand for non-stick pans.
- Massage tools, tortoise shells.
- Shrimp, crabs, chickens, fish, frogs.
- Ashtrays, cigarette boxes, business card holders, etc.
Handicraft products made from coconut can be decorated and used in many different spaces, from the kitchen, dining table to the bedroom and living room. This creates a luxurious and unique space.
In addition, there are also toys for children, hairpins, hair combs for women and canes for the elderly, all designed with luxury and beauty. Therefore, coconut products have been exported and distributed to many countries around the world such as Taiwan, France, USA, Japan, Taiwan through export and tourism.
5. Address providing products made from coconut
Thanh Cong Craft is a reputable and professional unit in the production of unique products from coconut. With sophisticated carving techniques and constant creativity, Thanh Cong Craft has created delicate and impressive handicraft works.
Thanh Cong Craft’s products are diverse, rich and meticulously cared for from the selection of raw materials to the manufacturing process, ensuring durability and high aesthetics. At the same time, we always protect the environment by reusing raw materials from coconut trees.
If you are looking for unique handicraft products made from coconut, visit Thanh Cong Craft to admire and choose.
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