Vietnam's Ethnic Minorities Preserve Traditional 'Tho Cam' Textile Colors
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Vietnam's Ethnic Minorities Preserve Traditional 'Tho Cam' Textile Colors

The Co Ho ethnic group in Vietnam's Central Highlands is striving to pass down traditional 'Tho Cam' textile dyeing techniques using natural materials. Amidst a shift towards industrial dyes, maintaining natural dyeing is increasingly crucial for both cultural heritage preservation and livelihoods.

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