Silk Weaving

Rated 4.9 Stars, based on 220 Reviews.

Explore the peaceful countryside of Phnom Penh by bicycle where you’ll encounter experience with the real life of local people, mango plantations, lemongrass farms, Khmer sedge mat weaving village and silk weaving workshop of the Mekong River. This moderate biking adventure is for those who love cycling and able to manage from 25km to 30km distance through the flat terrains of the Mekong Island. After we cycle through the countryside, farmland and paddy rice field plus the natural lake that included the lotus farm, we continue to the handicraft village where you’ll learn more about Khmer silk weaving and enjoy the local lunch with them. A final we have a short ride to the ferry and get on our supported vehicle back to your hotel. This leisurely discover of Phnom Penh countryside, offering the chance of real-life local experience in Cambodia.

Rated 4.7 Stars, based on 83 Reviews.

Escape from the hustle and bustle of city life with our half-day Tuk-Tuk tour to the Silk Island. Our tour will take you to the hidden gem of the silk island where you will experience the rural side of Phnom Penh. Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, you will witness the everyday life of the people living in tiny villages. In addition, you will have the opportunity to visit the silk houses and learn about traditional silk weaving practices.

Rated 4 Stars, based on 5 Reviews.

Experience the rich heritage of Van Phuc Silk Village on this immersive tour. Enjoy a scenic 45-minute drive from Ha Noi, followed by a leisurely stroll through the village, where you will explore traditional silk weaving techniques. Meet local artisans, learn about the silk-making process, and admire beautifully crafted patterns. Conclude your visit with the opportunity to shop for exquisite silk products before returning to Ha Noi. Experience Highlights: Silk Weaving Tradition: Discover the art of silk weaving, a craft over 1,000 years old. Meet Local Artisans: Engage with skilled craftsmen and learn about their techniques. Scenic Stroll: Enjoy the picturesque views of traditional houses and serene ponds. Unique Shopping: Browse and purchase exquisite silk products at reasonable prices

Rated 5 Stars, based on 24 Reviews.

Experience the charm of Hoi An Silk Village on this immersive tour! Begin with a refreshing welcome drink before exploring ancient mulberry gardens filled with centuries-old trees. Learn about sericulture by feeding silkworms and unraveling cocoons. Discover traditional textile-making techniques and the artistry of Champa handicrafts. Finally, visit the showroom to admire exquisite silk products, concluding your adventure with a delightful snack in the serene mulberry garden. Experience Highlights: Welcome Drink: Relax with a refreshing drink upon arrival at Hoi An Silk Village. Mulberry Gardens: Explore ancient gardens filled with centuries-old mulberry trees. Silkworm Feeding: Experience feeding silkworms and unraveling cocoons using traditional methods. Silk Weaving: Discover the art of traditional textile-making and Champa handicrafts.

We explore the local villages on the Mekong Island and learn about their lifestyle as much as the silk weaving that it is the main job for them after the farming or fishing. With this Tuk Tuk tour, we also visit the local market, some of the local business that they produce bean curt for sale and visit the farmland where the farmer growing ginners, cucumbers, eggplants, lemongrass, corn, banana, papaya and mango etc. For lip up the tour, we visit silk weaving workshop & sedge mat weaving and learn how they make it before we go to visit the Buddha temple and lean more about religion in Cambodia and enjoy local lunch at the river view floating restaurant with a relaxing on the hammock before we back to Phnom Penh.

Experience using a precious material called "kibiso," which is only a small amount of silk. This kibiso was originally discarded, but the Sasurena-buna approach of making good use of it to create products that are good for the body is popular as a unique experience not found anywhere else. Hear stories about cocoons, silkworms, and kimonos from the workshop staff. Finishing a body towel containing ingredients for beautiful skin and taking it home.

Silk weaving is one of the most ancient and vibrant parts of the Banaras culture. While the Banarasi silk saree and Banarasi silk are one of the most renowned things from Varanasi, the weavers of Varanasi remain behind the limelight. Portraying some of the most regal and gorgeous blend of colors and culture, the weavers of Varanasi have created many masterpieces using the Silk fabric. From ancient times till now, they have perfectly mastered the art of weaving Banarasi silk sarees and have still maintained the astonishing quality of artwork in their designs.

TOUR PROGRAM :Minimum : 2Pax 8:00a.m or 13:30p.m:Our guide pick you up at Your Hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An city, we will take you to visit a local lantern factory. you will get a brief introduction to the history, shape, and color of the lanterns as well as the many stages of making them. After that you can make your own lantern, decorate, pack and keep it as a souvenir during the time in Hoi an.Next,Visit the traditional Silk Weaving Factory. Learn how to feed the silkworm and see the silkworm cocoons. Explore the unraveled silkworm cocoons in the traditional way. Discover the traditional handicraft textile of Champa and learn how to make traditional textile crafts. After That We go to visit Tra Que Vegetable village where we will meet a local family to see how they live. they will demonstrate each task involved in the growing of vegetables.work the soil, fertilise with seaweed,sow the plants & water Then, Lunch or Dinner with Local Noodle. Finish & send you back to your hotel.

You cannot afford to miss this trip to explore the lifestyle of Cambodian villagers on Silk Island, a traditional weaving village. The island tour includes seeing their traditional houses and visiting students in the local school. A visit to a silk farm and the local Buddhist monastery add to this cultural experience to remember.

Learn about the construction of Vietnam’s traditional silk garments in Hoi An Silk Village where is a must see in the trip to discover nature, life and people across Central Vietnam, especially Hoi An. Not only is the silk village the only location with valuable genetic sources of mulberry, it also preserves the handmade silk weaving method from the Champa Dai Viet era.

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 2 Reviews.

TOUR PROGRAM :Minimum : 2Pax 8:00a.m or 13:30p.m:Our guide pick you up at Your Hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An city, we will take you to visit a local lantern factory. you will get a brief introduction to the history, shape, and color of the lanterns as well as the many stages of making them. After that you can make your own lantern, decorate, pack and keep it as a souvenir during the time in Hoi an.Next,Visit the traditional Silk Weaving Factory. Learn how to feed the silkworm and see the silkworm cocoons. Explore the unraveled silkworm cocoons in the traditional way. Discover the traditional handicraft textile of Champa and learn how to make traditional textile crafts. After That We go to visit Tra Que Vegetable village where we will meet a local family to see how they live. they will demonstrate each task involved in the growing of vegetables.work the soil, fertilise with seaweed,sow the plants & water Then, Lunch or Dinner with Local Noodle. Finish & send you back to your hotel.

TOUR PROGRAM : 8:30a.m : Our guide pick you up at Hotel in Hoi An City,Then, send you to Hoi an dock, you get on the covered boat to enjoy stunning views on Thu Bon River.a good chance to take many nice photos and watch local peopel fishing and working with traditional methods and equipment & You try to do it with fishing net rowing a basket boat to see coconut forest. Enjoy lunch at Local family Restaurant. Relax with a traditional therapeutic foot bath and massage. After That We stop at Lantern Making Family. so, you can have fun making your own small lantern to take home as a souvenir, Then, We go to Hoi An Silk village to Learn how traditional silk garments are made in Vietnam . Get an in-depth look at the process of making traditional ‘ao dai' clothing from silk as you visit a silkworm-breeding house, a mulberry garden, and a silk weaving studio. Finally, stop into a showroom that displays tailored garments and other silk products. Tour ends & Send you Back .  

Hoi An was once the “Silk hub” of Quang Nam province and the silk industry employed thousands of residents. The final silk products were shipped by “Silk sea road” to Europe and Asia. Our Village was once home to dozens of artisan craftsmen, working in the production of manufacturing and weaving luxurious silk products using safely silkworms.

Rated 5 Stars, based on 50 Reviews.

In this tour we will visit the magnificent Sun temple of Modhera and the grandest Step Well ever built. At Rani ki vav, you will listen to the story of how step wells played an integral part of the lives of Indian women in medieval times. It is at step wells where the women socialized. We will not only appreciate the incredible design and exquisite sculptures but also the reverence people had for water in these parts. The tour also includes an enriching experience at Patan, witnessing Patola silk saree weaving.

Rated 5 Stars, based on 7 Reviews.

A great afternoon cycling trip to silk island from Phnom Penh via ferry. It was a very eye opening experience to see traditional life in the countryside, spend time away from the city in a very enjoyable and relaxing way and get to ride your bike on the cycle track alongside the river, across the villages, temples and plantations. Throughout this cycling journey we also have a chance to connect with a local artisant when we visit the traditional silk weaving workshop and experience with friendly local people, kinds and enjoy tropical fruit and water. A final, we cycle through silk island and learn more about religion in Cambodia when we visit Buddha temple and explore the island when the sun goes down and then we take a tuk tuk back to Phnom Penh.

This is authentic experience with a vintage jeep. Explore Cambodia countryside and ways of life. Enjoy scenic ride in a vintage jeep, passing through villages, typical houses, Buddhist temples and green rice paddy fields. We also stop to interact with locals and see their daily activities, etc… Itinerary: – Visit War Museum – Buddhist temple or pagoda – See locals make rice noodles, bamboo sticky rice, weave baskets – Visit silk farm, see the process of how silk is traditionally made by hands.

Rated 5 Stars, based on 13 Reviews.

We offer visitors an opportunity to interact with locals, including the silk weavers and coffee farmers, who share their knowledge and expertise about their traditional crafts and practices. Visitors can learn about the cultivation and harvesting process of coffee beans, witness the production process of silk weaving, and even taste different types of coffee. The tour also includes a visit to a rice wine distillery, where visitors can observe the traditional manual method of making this quintessential ethnic alcohol. The tour guide is also qualified and experienced, providing useful and accurate information about the history, culture, and traditions of the places visited. The tour program is not too long, making it suitable for all types of visitors, especially those who are experiencing this service for the first time.

Rated 5 Stars, based on 23 Reviews.

The Mysore Silk tour from Bangalore takes us back to 1792 when the story of Mysore Silk commences with setting up of silk worm breeding stations by Tipu Sultan. In 1912 Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV sets up the Mysore Silk Weaving factory to kick start the industrial production of Mysore Silk. We will visit Asia’s largest silk cocoon auction market, the Mysore Silk weaving factory, the Mysore Palace and an ancient bazaar. This tour is organized by Five Senses Tours, a private limited company recognized by the Ministry of Tourism and a member of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO). The tour has been designed to support local livelihoods by way of employment of local guides, and supporting local businesses in line with the mission of the company to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent.

Dive into the artful world of scarf weaving with our captivating workshop, “Scarf Weaving Mastery.” Guided by experienced instructors, this immersive experience invites both seasoned weavers and beginners to embark on a creative journey in a supportive environment. You will get the opportunity to explore the realm of textile creativity and learn about the pleasure of creating your own scarves.

Located just a short drive and ferry trip across the Mekong River, Silk Island is like stepping back in time. For those looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle of Phnom Penh. With farmers busy working the rich fertile soils and villages with traditional housing the island provides a fascinating look at Cambodian life removed from the western influences. The center pieces of the tour are a visit to the working silk farm the island is named for and the unique Coconut School run by local volunteers and built from recycled material and what many think of as rubbish.