Nhat Leather, a brand under HAT+ Production & Import-Export JSC, collaborated with the Hoan Kiem District People's Committee to organize the "One Home" exhibition, commemorating the merger of provincial and communal administrative units.
The exhibition showcases 35 leather paintings, handcrafted by Nhat Leather artisans using high-quality genuine leather. The artworks are displayed at the Hoan Kiem pedestrian street (opposite Hanoi Post Office) and at the Bat Giac House community activity area (Ly Thai To flower garden).
The highlight is a large leather painting (183x120cm) depicting the map of Vietnam after the administrative restructuring. Accompanying it are 34 leather paintings representing the 34 newly merged provinces and cities. Skilled artisans from HAT+ Production & Import-Export JSC, with years of experience, dedicated thousands of hours to meticulously crafting these pieces. Each region of Vietnam is vividly depicted on leather canvases of various colors and textures, showcasing the country's diversity.
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The large leather painting "Whole Vietnam" depicts the entire Vietnamese territory. Photo: Nhat Leather |
The large leather painting "Whole Vietnam" depicts the entire Vietnamese territory. Photo: Nhat Leather
The leather paintings are displayed on bamboo-shaped stands. A brand representative explained that bamboo symbolizes the resilience and indomitable spirit of the Vietnamese people. The exhibition conveys a message of unity: with 34 provinces and cities, whether retaining their original names or receiving new ones, everyone remains under one roof, beneath the national flag.
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The leather painting "Hanoi City" with 126 new administrative units was displayed at the announcement ceremony of the National Assembly Standing Committee's Resolution at the Hoan Kiem District Committee (now Hoan Kiem Ward Committee). Photo: Nhat Leather |
The leather painting "Hanoi City" with 126 new administrative units was displayed at the announcement ceremony of the National Assembly Standing Committee's Resolution at the Hoan Kiem District Committee (now Hoan Kiem Ward Committee). Photo: Nhat Leather
The exhibition also includes a leather crafting workshop where experts guide visitors in creating personalized leather goods. This free activity takes place at the Bat Giac House in Ly Thai To flower garden throughout the two-day event.
The exhibition also presents 63 leather paintings depicting the maps of each province/city before the merger, preserving a piece of administrative history. Each artwork is accompanied by a six-eight-syllable poem and an explanation of the local name, taking viewers on a journey through the country’s cultural, geographical, and spiritual landscape – all expressed through the emotive medium of traditional leather.
Following the exhibition, all 98 artworks will be auctioned. The proceeds will be donated to the Strength 2000 charity under the Nurture Children Ecosystem to build a pedestrian bridge for Hamlet 2, Hinh Village (Minh Tan Commune, Tuyen Quang Province). This impoverished village is located deep in the forest at the foot of a mountain bordering China. Nearly 700 residents, including over 100 children, must cross a dilapidated wooden bridge daily for school and work.
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The pedestrian bridge built by locals using wood. Photo: Nhat Leather |
The pedestrian bridge built by locals using wood. Photo: Nhat Leather
Additionally, all proceeds from white shirt sales and free shirt printing will be donated to the Nurture Children project, a partner in the exhibition's charitable efforts.
Yen Chi
