Introduction to Vietnamese Lacquer
Vietnamese Lacquer Wares are known world wide for their exquisite designs and make. They rival chinese, japanese and other south east asian lacquer ware pieces and when in Saigon, this can be a very good gift item for friends or even buying assorted lacquer products for use as a home decoration. they are available everywhere but there are artisanal shops that specializes in lacquer ware in Dong Khoi Street and at the Tay Son Lacquer Shop that will cost more.
you can buy assorted lacquer paintings, cabinets, jars, fans, powder cases, mirro cases, cups and more in the assorted souvenir shops and at the Benh Thanh Market and if you booked a private tour at the Saigon Tourist Company, they will give you free lacquer give aways.
