Rattan and Bamboo Wickerwork & Handcrafted Sedge Bags: Gifts Imbued with the Rustic Charm of the Coast

While snacks will eventually run out, a handmade sedge bag, a stylized conical hat, or a rustic woven bamboo-and-rattan tea tray is a souvenir that will stay with you for many years to come. Da Nang and the neighboring Quang Nam area are the cradle of many traditional weaving villages, known for beautiful handicrafts that are also highly practical.

1. The most popular handicraft items:

Straw bags & water hyacinth beach bags: A wide variety of styles, from roomy tote bags that fit a beach towel and sunscreen to petite vintage round bags. Very easy to pair with maxi dresses or modern áo dài for Insta-worthy photos.

Sedge hats and conical leaf hats painted with scenery: The conical hats are hand-painted by artisans with scenes of Linh Ung Pagoda, the Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son) or elegant lotus flowers, and come with multicolored silk straps.

Home decor (Homeware): Rattan trays for teapots and cups, coiled bamboo fruit plates, rustic bamboo-strip lanterns.

2. Reputable places to buy:

Along central streets such as Hùng Vương, Phan Châu Trinh, or in the 2nd-floor area of Han Market (chợ Hàn).

Eco-friendly Concept Stores / Craft Shops near My Khe Beach, where products are exquisitely finished and thoroughly treated against mold, termites and wood-boring insects.