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The charm of Vietnamese silk Vietnamese silk has been finding its way abroad since the 15th century, besides being very popular in the homeland, and in modern times most foreign travelers like to take home at least a few yards of cloth with them.

Perhaps Chinese, Japanese and Italian silk have a reputation for perfection, but Vietnamese silk can boast an unbleached and natural look that creates a distinctive charm about the wearer.

The fine, lustrous fiber composed mainly of fibroin is airy and cool in the heat yet sufficient for the cooler weather, and these days is used for everything from the justly famous ao dai, dresses and men's suits to handbags, hats and even sandals and slippers.

Silk also makes excellent curtains, sheets, and covers for lamps and lanterns.

Bao Loc municipality in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong is the heart of Vietnam's sericulture industry.

The 2-9 Textile, Garment and Silk Company at 56 Ly Thuong Kiet Street in Bao Loc supplies a wide selection of silk including Jacquard, Tussore, Organza, Satin, Georgette, Habota and Crepe, which costs from few to more than US$10 per meter.

The company's fabric comes in shades of violet, red, purple, yellow, pink, green and navy blue in designs ranging from floral to images of the moon or fans.

Silk also comes from Van Phuc village in northern Ha Tay province, the central Quang Nam province and several other parts of the country.

In the middle of HCMC, you can find a large assortment of fabric along Dong Khoi, Nguyen Hue and Le Thanh Ton streets and inside Ben Thanh Market.

Khai Silk on Dong Khoi Street 1 is among the more popular and has possibly the most diverse stock. They take individual orders, which can set the buyer back anywhere from a dozen to hundreds of US dollars.

Try any of the following in HCMC’s District 1:

Creations, 105 Dong Khoi Street. Tel: (84-8) 829 5429

Kenly Silk, 132 Le Thanh Ton Street. Tel: (84-8) 829 3847

Khai Silk, 107 Dong Khoi Street and 38 Dong Khoi Street. Tel: (84-8) 829 1146/3968

By Thu Thuy

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