The sedge craft of Kim Son has long become a cultural, economic, and life symbol for the people of the coastal Kim Son region, Ninh Binh Province. In 2025, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued Decision No. 1150/QĐ-BVHTTDL, adding the traditional handicraft of Kim Son sedge weaving to the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. This is a well-deserved recognition of the distinctive cultural, historical, and technical craft values that have been preserved and passed down through generations by the people of Kim Son.
Through many historical ups and downs, the Kim Son sedge craft has persistently endured and increasingly affirmed its position. From the vast green sedge fields along the coast to the exquisite handmade products, sedge weaving has become an inseparable part of local people's lives. Beyond providing a stable source of income, the craft also helps preserve traditional cultural values, reflecting the diligence, creativity, and skillfulness of the people of Kim Son.

Sedge weaving in Kim Son is not merely manual labor but a creative and passionate artistic process. To create a finished product, craftspeople must go through many stages, including planting, harvesting, drying, dyeing, weaving, and finishing. Each stage requires meticulousness, patience, and experience accumulated over many years. It is this skillful craftsmanship combined with continuous creativity that has produced sedge products bearing the distinct imprint of the Kim Son countryside.
Amid the current trend toward green economic development and sustainable consumption, Kim Son's fine sedge handicraft products are increasingly favored by both domestic and international consumers. Made from environmentally friendly natural materials, sedge products are not only durable and beautiful, with diverse designs and colors, but also reasonably priced. This is a key advantage helping Kim Son sedge products gradually expand into markets and be exported to many countries around the world.

From traditional sedge mats, once closely tied to the daily life of Vietnamese people, production facilities in Kim Son have continuously innovated to develop a rich and modern range of products. Items such as floor rugs, baskets, storage trays, hats, bags, interior decorations, household items, and various other handicrafts are elegantly designed to meet diverse market demands. The Kim Son sedge craft village is not only a place to visit and shop for handicraft products but also an opportunity for visitors to learn about the cultural life, labor, and traditional values preserved through many generations.
Visiting the Kim Son sedge craft village, tourists can directly experience the stages of sedge processing, from drying and dyeing to weaving simple products, under the guidance of skilled artisans. These experiential activities help enrich the local community-based and experiential tourism offerings. The harmonious combination of preserving the traditional craft village with tourism development not only helps enhance the value of Kim Son sedge products but also creates additional livelihoods for local residents, contributing to promoting the distinctive cultural image of Ninh Binh's coastal region to visitors both domestically and internationally.
Amid the pace of modern life, these rustic yet refined sedge products continue to tell a story of creativity, diligence, and the aspirations of the people of Kim Son. The sedge craft is not just a livelihood but also a precious cultural heritage, further enriching the cultural identity of Ninh Binh, a land rich in tradition.