Friday, December 6, 2013, 16:55 GMT+7

In photos: traditional crafts, a dying art

In today’s world, several traditional crafts are on the brink of extinction, with only a few artisans dedicated to passing them on to the next generation.

In photos: traditional crafts, a dying art

In today’s world, several traditional crafts are on the brink of extinction, with only a few artisans dedicated to passing them on to the next generation.

The seasoned artisans’ workplace is on a side street, near a century-old tree, in an extremely small space. They are equipped with simple tools, which remain almost as they were hundreds of years ago, patiently waiting for their loyal customers.

Notable technological strides and the fast pace of modern life have forced traditional crafts to face a gradual, inevitable death.

A portrait of the artists who cling to artistic tradition is provided in the above photos.
 

Tuoi Tre
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