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Our craftsmen
THE VIETNAMESE CRAFTSPEOPLE
CONCEPT
Cooperation with the craftspeople
Our concept: enhance the traditional know-how of Vietnamese craftspeople sporting proudly on N’go shoes their handmade woven fabric.
White Thai people
The choice of White Thai ethnic minority
Vietnam is a multi-ethnic country with more than fifty different groups who mainly live in the mountainous regions of the country. Coming from China a thousand years ago, the Thai ethnic group incorporate several groups, among which are the White Thai.
During his first days in Vietnam, Ronan (one of the cofounder) discovered the traditional craft handmade by the White Thai people, falling nose with the designs that would adorn two years later all the N’go Shoes. And then, for more than a year, we work hand in hand with the craftswomen from Nghe An and Hoa Binh provinces. Grouped into cooperatives, they are able to organize their work collectively and to set their own prices.
Portraits
Each N’go has its face
GET TO KNOW THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE WEAVING OF YOUR N’GO SHOES
I wove
Ba Dinh and Ly Son models
VI THI OANG
47 years old, 2 children
47 years old, 2 children
I wove
Ba Be, Mui Ne, Phu Quoc and Co To models
LO DUNG
26 years old, 1 child
26 years old, 1 child
I wove
Da Nang model
LO THI LIEN
36 years old, 2 chldren
36 years old, 2 chldren
I wove
An Binh model
LO CHANH
38 years old, 2 children
38 years old, 2 children
I wove
Son Doong model
KHA THI NHUNG
26 years old, 1 child
26 years old, 1 child
I wove
Ba Be and Ninh Binh models
SAM THI BICH
52 years old, 3 children
52 years old, 3 children
I wove
Mui Ne and Ben Thanh models
SAM THI QUYEN
52 years old, 3 children
52 years old, 3 children
I wove
Co To model
LANG THI HOAI
54 years old, 5 children
54 years old, 5 children
I wove
Hoi An and Da Lat models
LU THI YEN
40 years old, 2 children
40 years old, 2 children
I wove
Ba Be and Sa Pa models
LO THI EM
35 years old, 1 child
35 years old, 1 child
PLACES
Each N’go has a unique place
PLACES
Designed to remember the colors of the Vietnamese desert. Its sand dunes face the sea and its many sinners.
MUI NE
Designed to celebrate this picturesque town, located perfectly between the mountains and the sea, and home to extreme sports lovers.
DA NANG
This paradise island in the South of Vietnam is renowned for its pristine white beaches, fresh food and luxurious lifestyle.
PHU QUOC
Designed to make you (re) discover this village of Central Vietnam. Its night market and its culinary secrets are unavoidable.
HOI AN
Modelled after the raw colours of its volcanic rocks, surrounding this untamed island in Central Vietnam.
AN BINH
Designed to make you want traveling to this unknown wild island. Its fauna and flora are breathtaking.
CO TO
An island located alongside the central coast of Vietnam. Its spectacular volcanic cliffs inspire our “Ly Son” style. Untouched and tranquil, this island is a heavenly destination for fans of crystal blue water and sumptuous seafood.
LY SON
Designed to pay tribute to this fabulous district of Hanoi, probably the most authentic of the city.
BA DINH
Designed to remember the colours and enchantments of this majestic lake located in the North of Vietnam.
BA BE
Designed for those who have the taste for adventure. You will have to descend more than 80 metres before discovering the biggest, and wildest, cave in the world! Home to its own jungles and rivers.
SON DOONG
Its pattern is reminiscent of the green terrace farming and mountainous panorama of this Northern Vietnamese city.
SA PA
To take you to Ha Long bay on land, paddling through caves and rice fields. You will get the chance to find the mythical Lotus flower there.
NINH BINH
Go to visit the city of eternal spring that offers exceptional fruit and the best variety of wine in Vietnam.
DA LAT
Covered by its powder-colored roofs, this place will not stop to amaze you with its displays and products from all over the country.
BEN THANH
The assembly line in 4 stages
The assembly line of your N’go
Once woven, the fabrics are stored in Ho-Chi-Minh-City to be assembled in a factory. From now, 4 successive stages are necessary to complete the process. This is our simple recipe for our ethical sneakers!
SAMPLING
First, we cooperate with the factory team to try on the sneakers with different shapes, materials used and match the color together. Once we get the final sample, it will be used to manufacture the entire collection
PRODUCTION
Once all details have been confirmed with the factory team arrives the moment to finalize the assembly so that your can put on your N’go Shoes
QUALITY CONTROL
The quality control within the fitting, the physical and chemical tests is a fundamental stage of the production cycle for N’go Shoes. It is essential for us to make sure that everything is done for your comfort
PACKAGING
This DO paper, 100% natural, is produced by Vietnamese craftspeople with rhamnoneuron fiber. Shoe box and handtags in recycled paper, coconut string, all is made to respect our environment.