From Hand to Heart

Hello everyone!

I'd like to share a little bit about my story. I'm Sang Pham and I am a Vietnamese who moved to Salzburg, Austria 5 years ago. Before that, I was working for 5 years in customer service at restaurants, hotels and travel agencies in Sai Gon, Vietnam.

There, I had a great chance to meet tourists from many different countries. I especially love to interact with people - and together, we exchange thoughts about culture, travelling and of course the heritage of my country.

After a while living in Austria, I have realized that there are so many excellent traditional or modern handmade products with natural materials, recycled or upcycled.

And as a big fan of handmade stuff, I think the products made in Vietnam deserve to be introduced to more markets all over the world. And what I can do now, is to contribute a little bit to this project by bringing them at least to Salzburg where i am living.

With the hope my country's products will be recognized more in other cities of Austria or other European countries.

My concept is searching for highly skilled small and medium workshops all over Vietnam. They could be traditional ones from the farmers or modern style from the young generation.

The thing they all have in common is, they craft beautiful things by hand. We make a strong statement though: We say 'NO' to cheap labour in Asia, making a fair trade for all sides with high quality products as a result.

The artists/producers are free to be creative with their minds and hands. I am proud to be the co-founder of Avanova (our importing company) and to be the first Vietnamese in Austria to import handmade quality products from her own homeland.

So ... this is the origin of our "From Hand to Heart" philosophy.

P/s: Silk Scarf from Ong Silk.

New Articles

	The Ultimate Guide to Pearls: What They Are, How They Form, and Why They Inspire Discover the timeless beauty of pearls. Learn how they form, explore types and colors, and uncover their history, symbolism, and care tips.
	Artisan Leather Jewelry Artisan leather jewelry from vegetable-tanned leather, hand-embossed and painted by Dewdrop of Honey in vibrant, lasting colors. Lightweight, unique, and made with care in Vietnam.
	The Advantages of Leather Notebooks: Timeless Craftsmanship and Everyday Use Discover why leather notebooks are the ultimate blend of elegance, durability, and sustainability. Perfect for writers, creatives, and professionals. Find your handmade notebook today.
	Horn Crafting, Natures Durable and Beautiful Material Discover why natural horn is an ideal material for jewelry, accessories, and crafts. Learn about its history, sustainability, and the unique beauty that makes it a timeless choice.
	Horn Earrings: Lightweight, Natural, and Uniquely Beautiful Discover why horn earrings are a timeless, sustainable choice: featherlight comfort, natural patterns, artisan craftsmanship, and a rich cross-cultural history. Explore styles and shop handcrafted horn jewelry.
	Avanova and RealiTea Avanova Design stands for handmade fashion jewellery, bags and accessories. Our physical shop RealiTea however is not only an ethnic boutique in Salzburg, but especially a tea house where you can enjoy a pot of excellent tea in our cozy corner.
	Hand embroidered hair accessories While the spring flowers are blooming in the forest and in the garden, our shop is in full bloom too! Hand embroidered, floral hair accessories from our partners in Vietnam.