Taking home a piece of Hoi An; the production of the iconic lanterns

Hoi An is considered the tailoring mecca of Vietnam; beautiful fabrics adorn the doorways of traditional markets, whilst the bustling noises of the factories upstairs ring through the street. Upon arrival I discovered my ‘backpacker‘ friends had spent the past four days inside the tailoring market, designing elegant (though somewhat extravagant) suits, belts, coats, ties, shirts and leather bags.