Mai Handicrafts

Ho Chi Minh City


A fair-trade shop dealing in ceramics, ethnic fabrics and other gift items that, in turn, support disadvantaged families and street children. To get here, head northwest on ÐL Hai Ba Trung, which becomes Ð Phan Dinh Phung, and turn left on Ð Nguyen Trong Tuyen.


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