Each Asian country I have been to so far (now, it is up to 7) have their own unique textile traditions. The Vietnamese create heavier fabrics (than for example compared to Japan or China) and they are experts at detailed embroidery, which often has quite interesting symbolism.
The Vietnamese are also very good at combining colors and fabric/embroidery in a way that feels so natural and organic. I love that these traditional fabrics are still widely available and in one hotel/restaurant where we lunched, the owner/designer had created an amazingly beautifully modern atmosphere using these traditional pieces (all photos here are from that hotel)
bought a bunch of indigo pieces - digging into them tomorrow!
our lunch table :)
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