At the southern tip of Vietnam lies the Mekong Delta, a fertile network of rivers, canals and waterways stretching across provinces such as Tiền Giang, Vĩnh Long, Đồng Tháp, Cần Thơ and Cà Mau.
Known as Vietnam’s “river countryside,” the Mekong Delta is a place where communities have lived and worked alongside the waterways for generations. The region’s rich natural environment provides an abundant supply of agricultural and plant-based materials that have become an important part of Vietnam’s traditional handicraft industry.
Among these natural resources, water hyacinth is one of the most distinctive.
Water hyacinth is a fast-growing aquatic plant that thrives in the warm, nutrient-rich waterways of the Mekong Delta. When left unmanaged, it can spread quickly and interfere with waterways and local ecosystems.
Local communities have developed practical ways to harvest and process this abundant plant. The stems are collected, cleaned, dried and carefully prepared before being supplied to weaving villages and handicraft manufacturers.
Through traditional craftsmanship, what begins as a river-grown plant is transformed into a versatile natural fibre used to create baskets, trays, storage products, hampers, planters and home décor.
This connection between nature and craftsmanship is what makes Vietnamese water hyacinth products so unique.
Within the Mekong Delta, Dong Thap is particularly well known as an important source of water hyacinth for Vietnam’s handicraft industry.
The region provides favorable conditions for growing and harvesting water hyacinth, while local experience in processing the material helps produce stems that are suitable for weaving.
For manufacturers, the quality of the raw material is an important starting point. Long, properly dried and workable stems can contribute to a more consistent weaving process and a better finished appearance.
At CHI Collection, being close to this source gives us a strong advantage when developing and producing natural woven products.
At CHI Collection, we are proud to be connected to the landscape where many of our materials begin.
We work closely with weaving villages and local production partners in the Mekong Delta, combining traditional Vietnamese craftsmanship with our experience in product development, quality control and export manufacturing.
Our proximity to the source allows us to better understand the characteristics of natural materials and work closely with our production network to select and prepare materials for different product requirements.
For us, this is more than simply sourcing raw materials. It is about maintaining a connection between local communities, traditional craftsmanship and modern international markets.
Every handwoven product has a story behind it.
For a water hyacinth basket, that story may begin in the waterways of the Mekong Delta, continue through local harvesting and material preparation, and then move into the hands of skilled artisans who weave each piece into a functional product.
At the end of the journey, a natural plant becomes part of a modern home – a storage basket, laundry basket, tray, planter or decorative piece.
This journey reflects what we value at CHI Collection:
Natural materials. Traditional craftsmanship. Responsible production. Modern design.
When you partner with CHI Collection, you are not simply sourcing baskets or home décor. You are bringing a small part of the Mekong Delta’s natural and craft heritage into your product assortment.
From river to craft. From natural plant to beautiful design. From Vietnam to homes around the world.
Looking for a reliable Vietnamese manufacturer of water hyacinth and natural woven products?
CHI Collection supports international retailers, wholesalers, importers and brands with OEM and ODM manufacturing of natural-fibre home décor and storage products.
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With our production network in Vietnam and strong connections with weaving communities, we are committed to bringing authentic Vietnamese craftsmanship to international markets.
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