THE STORY OF MY DUC MULBERRY SILK
─────✦───── Located 40km southwest of Hanoi, Phung Xa Village - once known as the "Mulberry capital" of Northern Vietnam - still preserves the rhythm of the ancient craft through the familiar clatter of looms. In that village, there is a quiet and steadfast woman who has chosen to preserve and innovate a treasure trove of traditional crafts that seemed to have faded into the past. That is Artisan Phan Thi Thuan – the founder and leader of My Duc Mulberry Silk Company. (Article from the Peoples Army Newspaper)
Born into a family with four generations of attachment to the craft, Ms. Thuan grew up with silkworms, looms, and the rich scent of silk. When the sericulture industry experienced a crisis, the craft lacked practitioners, and villagers abandoned the trade, she stayed behind. Instead of giving up, she embarked on a bold journey of transformation, driven by her deep passion for silk.
From the bold idea of "Letting silkworms weave instead of humans", Ms. Phan Thi Thuan pioneered an entirely new direction for Vietnam’s silk industry. Without the need for machinery or artificial manipulation, the silkworms - thriving in a natural environment - produce seamless, durable silk sheets with a level of cohesion and strength unmatched by any conventional weaving technique.
Based on that foundation, the company has successfully developed products from SILK WOVEN BY SILKWORMS THEMSELVES and LOTUS SILK.
✤ Silk blankets, silk pillows
✤ Hand-painted silk scarves "Bamboo of Vietnam"
✤ Lotus silk scarves, lotus silk wedding pillows, lotus silk paintings
✤ 3-layer handmade silk face masks
✤ Mulberry silk towels, baby milk cloths
✤ Hand-embroidered silk handkerchiefs
Products made from self-woven silkworm silk:
✔️ Soft, airy, lightweight, warm in winter – cool in summer
✔️ Non-irritating to skin, even for infants’ skin
✔️ 100% natural - chemical-free - environmentally friendly
Notably, the SILK4WORLD brand - exclusive to the company - stands as evidence of Ms. Thuan’s dedication in the journey to affirm the position of Vietnamese silk on the international map. The companys products have been exported to many countries such as Japan, South Korea, the United States, Germany, Saudi Arabia, etc.
Partners & Customers: Hugo Boss, Levi’s, Ted Baker London, Nautica, Giorgio Armani, Calvin Klein, Alfani, and more.
Over the years, the company has received numerous recognitions such as:
✫ 4-star OCOP Certification
✫ Top 100 Vietnamese Products & Services Trusted by Mothers
✫ Awards from international exhibitions in Malaysia
✫ Titles including Outstanding Vietnamese Artisan, Golden Hand of Craft, and Merit for Cultural Preservation
Each strand of silk carries more than craftsmanship - it carries the soul of a people. My Duc Mulberry Silk Company is not merely preserving a tradition, but elevating it - weaving Vietnamese identity into the fabric of the world.