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Review Author: Kyra Fries
Review Date: 24 Jan 2025
Review Body: This was a lovely workshop working with natural Dying materials and silk cloth to make a scarf. I went with my 10 year old, and we learned about each ingredient and it’s color, and about the culture where it originated. After this learning, we got to make our own pieces! We had also ate delicious snacks from a nearby cake store. We went to visit and see that store in process, which was a great additional opportunity. All in all, this was a delightful way to spend a morning, and I highly recommend it for all ages who enjoy learning about traditional Dying techniques.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Kate Gibson
Review Date: 19 Jul 2026
Review Body: This was easily the highlight of our time in Hanoi. Just a 30 minute drive from the CBD, we were welcomed with such warmth and genuine hospitality. It was an authentic cultural experience and creating our own silk scarf was relaxing and we came home with a beautiful handmade keepsake. Even better, it’s a wonderful community initiative, so you know your visit is making a positive impact. If you’re looking for something unique that’s away from the usual tourist trail, I couldn’t recommend this experience more highly.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Anjeline
Review Date: 27 Feb 2026
Review Body: We spent a beautiful and fun afternoon at Hoa Tien Brocade, learning about Thai minority practices of natural dye-making and weaving. We enjoyed the hands-on experience of dyeing and patterning our own silk scarves as well as trying out the weaving loom. The highlight for us was enjoying the company of Tinh and Mai, who showed us great hospitality and warmth. Highly recommend the workshop for anyone looking for a meaningful, relaxing, and creative time in Hanoi.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Anne Pearce
Review Date: 25 Apr 2026
Review Body: We had a really lovely morning with Mai, and her family . I learnt such a lot about about the natural materials used to make the dyes. Under Mai' careful instruction i made a beautifully dyed silk scarf to take home to my Mum. It is 30 minutes outside of Hanoi, and a little difficult to find, but we'll worth the effort. Highly recommended.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Lauren
Review Date: 03 Aug 2026
Review Body: Such a fun workshop, our guides were all so kind and encouraging they helped us to work out what would create a good design and gave us great insight into just how much work goes into the dying process
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Linnea
Review Date: 12 May 2026
Review Body: Fantastic experience enjoyed by my kids as well as myself and my husband. I highly recommend!
Review rating: 5

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Itinerary Day 1
Itinerary Summary: You'll learn the dyeing technique from Thai people in Hoa Tien Village
Itinerary Description: 9:00 - 9:15: You will learn about Hoa Tien village and how Tinh came up with Hoa Tien Brocade 9:15 - 9:30: Tinh will introduce each natural ingredient that Thai people use in the dyeing process. She will also explain the step-by-step in natural dyeing. 9:30 - 11:00: Now it's your turn to do it! You will get to do your own design on a small scarf (If you would like to practice on the long scarf, please notify us at the time of booking) 11:00 - 11:30: We wait for the scarf to be dried. In the meantime, you can enjoy the workshop space
Smiling woman in a blue dress holding up colourful fabric garments indoors in Hanoi for dressing or display
People working at tables during a creative workshop in Hanoi, with shelves of handmade supplies in the courtyard
Hands preparing natural dye for a hand-dyed silk scarf workshop in Hanoi, grinding pigments in stone bowls and trays
Bowls of natural dye pigments and dried plants on a table at a Hanoi hand-dyed silk scarf workshop
Hands pressing a patterned piece into dark pigment in a round basin, with a container of liquid nearby in a Hanoi workshop
Orange cloth panels hanging to dry beside a concrete wall, showing careful handmade fabric work in a creative workshop in Hanoi
Coils of deep indigo-dyed silk thread hanging to dry in a Hanoi hand-dyed silk scarf workshop by the window
Smiling woman in a blue dress holding up colourful fabric garments indoors in Hanoi for dressing or display
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Smiling woman in a blue dress holding up colourful fabric garments indoors in Hanoi for dressing or display
People working at tables during a creative workshop in Hanoi, with shelves of handmade supplies in the courtyard
Hands preparing natural dye for a hand-dyed silk scarf workshop in Hanoi, grinding pigments in stone bowls and trays
Bowls of natural dye pigments and dried plants on a table at a Hanoi hand-dyed silk scarf workshop
Smiling woman in a blue dress holding up colourful fabric garments indoors in Hanoi for dressing or display
People working at tables during a creative workshop in Hanoi, with shelves of handmade supplies in the courtyard
Hands preparing natural dye for a hand-dyed silk scarf workshop in Hanoi, grinding pigments in stone bowls and trays
Bowls of natural dye pigments and dried plants on a table at a Hanoi hand-dyed silk scarf workshop
Hands pressing a patterned piece into dark pigment in a round basin, with a container of liquid nearby in a Hanoi workshop
Orange cloth panels hanging to dry beside a concrete wall, showing careful handmade fabric work in a creative workshop in Hanoi
Coils of deep indigo-dyed silk thread hanging to dry in a Hanoi hand-dyed silk scarf workshop by the window
Participants marking motifs on hand-dyed silk fabric with tools at a Hanoi hand-dyed silk scarf workshop
Bamboo-walled dye station in a Hanoi hand-dyed silk scarf workshop, with clay pots simmering over an open flame

Hand-Dyed Silk Scarf Workshop | Learn from Master Women Artisans

Make a one-of-a-kind hand-dyed silk scarf from master artisans
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Up to 10 guests
DURATION
2.5 hours
Booking type
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Learn natural dyeing from Thai artisans and make your own hand-dyed silk scarf
In a cosy studio on the outskirts of Hanoi, learn from master artisans of the Vietnamese Thai ethnic group and make your very own hand-dyed silk scarf. For the Thai community, dyeing is deeply connected to nature - it's done using traditional, all-natural techniques passed down through generations. You’ll learn from master Thai artisan Sam Thi Thinh, who has been dyeing and weaving since she was 14. As she guides you through the process, you’ll see how plants, trees, and other natural ingredients are used to create different colours, and hear the stories behind this intricate craft. You’ll also see how their patterns reflect everyday life, and how dyeing helps preserve their culture and heritage. Then it’s your turn: get hands-on and make your own 40x40cm silk scarf. Throughout the session, enjoy light local snacks in a relaxed, intimate setting - perfect for slowing down and creating something meaningful.What to ExpectLearn the traditional dyeing technique using natural ingredientsCreate your own 40x40cm scarfGain an understanding of Thai traditions and culture

Experience highlights

Smiling woman in a blue dress holding up colourful fabric garments indoors in Hanoi for dressing or display
Make your own hand-dyed silk scarf
Hands preparing natural dye for a hand-dyed silk scarf workshop in Hanoi, grinding pigments in stone bowls and trays
Using only natural ingredients
Hands pressing a patterned piece into dark pigment in a round basin, with a container of liquid nearby in a Hanoi workshop
Learn traditional dyeing techniques
Bamboo-walled dye station in a Hanoi hand-dyed silk scarf workshop, with clay pots simmering over an open flame
Learn more about Thai minority culture
Participants marking motifs on hand-dyed silk fabric with tools at a Hanoi hand-dyed silk scarf workshop
Spend a morning in a cosy art studio

What You’ll be Doing

You'll learn the dyeing technique from Thai people in Hoa Tien Village
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What’s Included

All materials used in the workshop
One 40x40cm scarf to work on
Tea break

Not included

Larger sized scarves (add-on available)
Other food and drink expenses
Transportation to/from the workshop location
Shopping expenses

Available Add-ons:

90cm x 90 cm Scarf (258.750đ)
180cm x 90cm Scarf (452.813đ)
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Women-led Wonder

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Start Point

Meet-up at Hoa Tien Brocade Studio(6 Ngõ 138 Mễ Trì Thượng, Ngõ 138 Mễ Trì Thượng, Vietnam)
  • 09:00am

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  • Every Friday
    09:00AM - 11:30AM
  • Every Saturday
    09:00AM - 11:30AM
  • Every Sunday
    09:00AM - 11:30AM

Suitability / Accessibility

  • Child Friendly (Recommended Age: 5+)

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  • Minimum Participants

    If there are fewer than 2 participants, the host may reschedule or refund your booking.
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Hoa Tien Brocade is an embroidery and natural-dyed studio founded by Sam Thi Tinh. Tinh is a Thai woman that moved to Hanoi from Hoa Tien Village, Nghe An - one of the oldest (over 100 years old) and most famous brocade-weaving cradles of Thai people. In 2010, Tinh's mother - Mrs. Sam Thi Bich - started a cooperative business to help increase the income of Thai women in Nghe An and preserve their culture and traditions. Following in her mother's footsteps, Tinh opened her studio in Hanoi as a showroom to share the beauty of Thai handicrafts with the world. Every Hoa Tien item is made entirely by hand from planting raw materials, dyeing fabrics, weaving, and embroidering into fashion accessories or home decor. It is Tinh's passion to help her own community and tell more people about her culture through what she grew up with - weaving, fabric-dyeing, and embroidery.
Experience: 16 years
Speaks: Basic English
Acceptance rate: 67%
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