(HBG) – The making of "chit” brooms in Hop Thinh commune (Ky Son) has developed strongly in recent years, bringing stable incomes for many households. "Chit” broom-making workshops have generated jobs for a lot of farmers in post-harvest time. 


 The "chit” broom-making workshop of Le Thi Nuong (Tu Do hamlet, Hop Thinh commune, Ky Son district) produces 2,000-3,000 brooms each month with high economic efficiency.

In 2005, "chit” broom-making appeared at a small scale in some hamlets. At first, several households made brooms for use at home and retail sales. Recognising the strong consumption potential of the item, many families have engaged in broom-making. Since then, this job has grown strongly in Hop Thinh commune. So far, the commune has had nearly 20 big and small "chit” broom-making workshops, becoming a main occupation that brings high economic benefits to many households.

We visited the broom-making workshop of Nguyen Thi Dao (Doc Lap commune), one of the pioneers in making "chit” brooms in the commune, as introduced by communal officials. At present, her family has three broom production workshops, creating jobs for 15 full-time labourers and nearly 20 seasonal ones with the average income of 3 million VND per person per month. Dao said "I got involved in making brooms by chance. In 2004, when visiting a relative in Yen Bai who is working at a rattan- bamboo knitting export company, I was introduced to broom-making and found this job quite simple and easy to do, suitable with the rural environment. After discussing the occupation with my family members, I decided to learn to make "chit” brooms as a means of living.” In 2005, Dao used 30 million VND, which came from her family and the Bank for Social Policies, to buy equipment and materials. Due to meagre capital, in the first year, she just imported five tonnes of "chit” material. Dao and her husband made brooms by themselves and sold them in the local market. Thanks to good quality and reasonable prices, the products were quickly sold out. At that time, each broom was sold at 5,000 VND, and excluding all expenses, Dao’s family could manage to pay all debts. So far, each of her broom-making workshop exports around 6,000-7,000 brooms each month to China, the Republic of Korea, and Malaysia.


We also visited the "chit” broom-making workshop of Le Thi Nuong (Tu Do commune). Getting involved in broom-making three years ago, each month her workshop could produce 2,000-3,000 brooms. The wholesale prices range from 17,000 VND to 20,000 VND per broom. Excluding the production cost, the workshop brings her family an annual income of over 100 million VND. Nuong said "To develop in the long run, it is necessary to have stable "chit” material sources. At present, I’m buying "chit” mainly from Dien Bien province. The best material is selected from January to February when "chit” flowers have yet to bloom. This trade is not too heavy, but it requires diligence. It’s okay to make brooms at any time, so many farmers learn to make brooms after their harvest time.”

Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hop Thinh commune Nguyen Van Thiet said to ensure the stable outlets for the products, it is necessary to mobilise people to join the production and establish a cooperation group or a cooperative to build own brand names for the products. Local authorities should continuously create favourable conditions for farmers to access loans to expand production to increase their income as well as generate jobs for local residents.

                                                   Hoang Anh

Related Topics


Rich and Flavorful Honey of Dao Village

Dao Village’s honey – a product certified with a 3-star OCOP (One Commune One Product) rating by Thong Nhat Agricultural Cooperative in Dao Village (Hoa Binh City) – is highly regarded by consumers for its quality, richness, and variety in packaging. The distinctively sweet taste of Dao Village’s honey leaves a lasting impression on anyone who has tried it.

Lac Thuy district prioritises resources for industrial, handicraft development

In alignment with Project No. 07-DA/TU, issued by the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee on November 1, 2021, Lac Thuy district has actively promoted investment and supported the sustainable development of its industrial and handicraft sectors during the 2021–2025 period. Alongside this, the district has remained committed to preserving and revitalising traditional craft villages.

Phu Thanh implements organic practices in tea production

Located in the northern part of Lac Thuy district, with a temperate climate and fertile soil, Phu Thanh commune has great potential and advantages in growing tea. The long-standing experience, combined with strict adherence to organic farming practices in the tea gardens, ensures that the dried tea products from Phu Thanh and Lac Thuy as a whole are sold out immediately upon production, providing a stable and prosperous life for the local people.

Hoa Binh works hard to accelerate progress of key projects

Amid efforts to streamline the administrative apparatus, Hoa Binh province has intensified measures to address challenges in land clearance, resettlement support, and infrastructure investment, aiming to speed up the progress of key projects.

Hoa Binh achieves record-breaking economic growth in Q1

Hoa Binh province has posted an unprecedented economic growth rate of 12.76% in the first quarter of 2025, marking its highest quarterly performance to date and positioning it as the second fastest-growing locality in the country, trailing only Bac Giang province.

Hoa Binh focuses on building strong OCOP brands for sustainable growth

Under current regulations, products in the One Commune – One Product (OCOP) programme that are rated three stars or higher must undergo re-evaluation every three months. However, in reality, some of these products fail to consistently meet the required standards, raising concerns about the sustainability of their OCOP certification. This underscores the urgent need for producers to enhance product quality and gradually develop their OCOP products into strong, marketable brands.