La Khe
La Khe village was formed in the 5th century, originally the village was not named La Khe, but La Ninh ("La" means silk, "Ninh" means prosperity and longevity). In the 15th century, La Ninh village changed its name to La Khe (silk weaving village by the small river).
Initially, the weaving products of La Khe village were rudimentary, mainly beech and cypress, serving the needs of the ancient Thang Long residents. Towards the beginning of the 17th century, when the Chinese in the Luong Quang region (China) migrated to Vietnam with their craft of weaving. Among them, ten Chinese families have come to settle in La Khe land, teaching the villagers the craft of weaving, black dyeing and advanced weaving technology. La Khe's silk products with sophisticated motifs and patterns gradually replace oak and brocade thanks to their improved quality.
The weaving industry in La Khe thrives, not only supplying the domestic market but also exporting to Europe. However after 1954, due to the influence of the war, the weaving industry stopped, the people of La Khe village turned to weaving cotton fabrics, face towels, and jute rugs according to the centralized economy, serving daily life during the Vietnam War. In 2002, the craft village was restored, many artisans tinkered to keep a traditional craft of their predecessors.
