03:53A Vietnamese artist from a village near the city of Hoi An has won local acclaim for his incredible giant bamboo animal models.
Footage captured on Tuesday shows craftsman Vo Tan Tan working at his studio, where intricately detailed models of insects and sea creatures have been placed on display.
The 46-year-old said he was inspired by the past, when locals in his village used bamboo and nipa palm trees to build houses. Tan explained that he felt the need to 'preserve' the craft, which has since 'faded away' as living standards improved and people sought higher quality materials.
"When this profession was in a declining state, it was also when I realised that it needed to be preserved. This village's traditional work needs to be revitalised and developed by all means," the artist said.
“I chose to produce traditional crafts but with a modern twist. And it is a product that is determined by the hands of the craftsman, not by machines and technology," he added.
Tan’s workshop sells bespoke souvenirs, handicrafts and household items. It has also become a unique tourist attraction where visitors can learn the trade for themselves and create their own bamboo models.
The craftsman’s creations take around two to three months to complete and are sold to customers at an average price of roughly $4,000.
Don’t forget your roots! Vietnamese artist 'preserves' the past with incredible bamboo models
A Vietnamese artist from a village near the city of Hoi An has won local acclaim for his incredible giant bamboo animal models.
Footage captured on Tuesday shows craftsman Vo Tan Tan working at his studio, where intricately detailed models of insects and sea creatures have been placed on display.
The 46-year-old said he was inspired by the past, when locals in his village used bamboo and nipa palm trees to build houses. Tan explained that he felt the need to 'preserve' the craft, which has since 'faded away' as living standards improved and people sought higher quality materials.
"When this profession was in a declining state, it was also when I realised that it needed to be preserved. This village's traditional work needs to be revitalised and developed by all means," the artist said.
“I chose to produce traditional crafts but with a modern twist. And it is a product that is determined by the hands of the craftsman, not by machines and technology," he added.
Tan’s workshop sells bespoke souvenirs, handicrafts and household items. It has also become a unique tourist attraction where visitors can learn the trade for themselves and create their own bamboo models.
The craftsman’s creations take around two to three months to complete and are sold to customers at an average price of roughly $4,000.
A Vietnamese artist from a village near the city of Hoi An has won local acclaim for his incredible giant bamboo animal models.
Footage captured on Tuesday shows craftsman Vo Tan Tan working at his studio, where intricately detailed models of insects and sea creatures have been placed on display.
The 46-year-old said he was inspired by the past, when locals in his village used bamboo and nipa palm trees to build houses. Tan explained that he felt the need to 'preserve' the craft, which has since 'faded away' as living standards improved and people sought higher quality materials.
"When this profession was in a declining state, it was also when I realised that it needed to be preserved. This village's traditional work needs to be revitalised and developed by all means," the artist said.
“I chose to produce traditional crafts but with a modern twist. And it is a product that is determined by the hands of the craftsman, not by machines and technology," he added.
Tan’s workshop sells bespoke souvenirs, handicrafts and household items. It has also become a unique tourist attraction where visitors can learn the trade for themselves and create their own bamboo models.
The craftsman’s creations take around two to three months to complete and are sold to customers at an average price of roughly $4,000.