Hanoi, June 14 -- At the entrance of the Yen Thai communal house in Hanoi's Hoan Kiem district, glossy and premium silk products from Vietnam's craft villages are arranged with care, injecting a fresh, contemporary feel into an ancient setting.

The display is part of a series of cultural events run by the Hoan Kiem Lake and Old Quarter management board, open through June 30.

Inside the historic space, visitors get hands-on experience in traditional silk production, from reeling to handloom weaving, and also learn the distinct traits of Vietnam's silk varieties.

While Nha Xa silk of Ninh Binh province is prized for rich woven patterns, softness, and colourfastness, Van Phuc from Hanoi is known for fine weaving and was once a royal tribu...