Hang Gai — Silk Street — is where Hanoi comes to buy fine fabric and have clothes made. From flowing ao dai to premium mulberry silk scarves, it's a shopper's street, if you know how to spot the real thing.
1. The Home of Hanoi Silk
Hang Gai concentrates the city's silk trade: boutiques of scarves, clothing and bolts of fabric, many sourcing from the historic weaving village of Van Phuc.
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2. Tailor-Made Ao Dai & Clothing
Many shops offer bespoke tailoring — an ao dai, shirt or suit made to measure in a day or two. Bring a reference photo and allow time for a fitting.
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3. Spotting Genuine Silk
Real mulberry silk has weight, a soft natural sheen and warmth to the touch, and burns to ash rather than melting. Beware cheaper synthetics sold as silk.
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4. Getting a Good Tailoring Job
Choose a shop with visible workmanship, agree the fabric, price and timeline clearly, and insist on a fitting before final collection.
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5. Bargaining & Buying
Prices have some flex, so bargain politely. Quality varies shop to shop, so browse a few before committing.
6. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Hang Gai famous for?
A: Silk — it's Hanoi's Silk Street, selling scarves, fabric and tailor-made clothing like ao dai, much of it from Van Phuc village.
Q: Can I get clothes tailored there?
A: Yes — many shops make bespoke ao dai, shirts and suits in a day or two. Allow time for a fitting.
Q: How do I spot real silk?
A: Genuine mulberry silk is soft, warm to the touch with a natural sheen, and burns to ash rather than melting like synthetics.
