Vietnam exports a wide range of handwoven home decor, and most of it falls into six product lines defined by material. Below is a short overview of each line we make at Meko Craft, what it is typically used for, and photos from our own production. If you are comparing fibers in more detail, see our guide to Vietnamese handicraft materials.
1. Water hyacinth products
Water hyacinth is soft, light and warm in tone. We use it mainly for decorative baskets, storage boxes, hampers and bags. The fiber comes from the Mekong Delta, where our own weaving workshops are based. Read more in what water hyacinth is and how it is woven, or browse the water hyacinth collection.
2. Seagrass products
Seagrass cords are tougher and more moisture-resistant than water hyacinth, so they suit baskets that are used and carried every day, such as laundry hampers and planters. The cords also take dye well, which allows more colours and patterns. See all seagrass products.
3. Bamboo products
Bamboo is light but rigid, which makes it a good fit for trays, wall decor, lampshades and woven frames. We use poles around three years old, since younger bamboo can shrink and crack after weaving. Browse the bamboo range.
4. Rattan products
Rattan is best known for furniture such as stools, tables and chairs, but it also works well for mirrors, lampshades and baskets with defined curves. We shape the cane over moulds so that frames stay consistent across a large order. See the rattan collection.
5. Palm leaf products
Our Palm Leaf line is woven from bang grass and buong palm leaf. Both are very light and weave into an open, airy pattern that suits minimalist styling, from baskets to placemats and bags. Browse the palm leaf products.
6. Poly rattan (PE rope) products
Poly rattan is a synthetic rope woven by hand to look like natural cane. We use it for outdoor and patio pieces because it resists rain, UV and humidity far better than natural fibers. The rope is woven over a steel frame that is fabricated and rust-protected first, and each piece is made to an approved sample so the whole order stays consistent.
Ordering from Meko Craft
All six lines are made to order for importers, retailers and brands. Samples take 7 to 10 days, and the minimum order is usually 100 to 150 pieces per design. You can choose an existing design, change its size or colour, or send your own drawings. Products are packed in 5-ply export cartons with silica gel. Contact us for a quote, call +84 938 991 223, or email sales@mekocraft.com.
