Handwoven bamboo & rattan handbag / homeware

The exact aesthetic Western boutiques sell at 5x markup, bought where it has been woven for four centuries.

Price: 350000 VND (Handwoven rattan handbag at Hanoi/HCMC craft shops; baskets and trays 100,000-250,000 VND, fine Phu Vinh art pieces 1M+ VND)

Where to buy: Craft shops in Hanoi Old Quarter and HCMC District 1; Phu Vinh rattan village (Hanoi) for the source

Price checked 2026-07-03

• 400-year-old weaving village tradition (Phu Vinh); tight, even weave and finished rims mark quality
• Light and crush-resistant — stuff it with your other souvenirs in the suitcase
• US/IN customs: rattan and bamboo are generally fine as finished manufactured goods; declare if asked