Chăm Muslim weaving craft reflects culture and history

VietnamNews - Nov 1, 2026

The traditional handloom-weaving village of the Chăm Muslim community in Châu Phong Commune has been recognised by the People’s Committee of An Giang Province as a long-established traditional craft village in southern Việt Nam.

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