Hi Penny-
Welcome to the forum. We're glad you've found it interesting, and that you have livened it up with some questions. Regarding those, I will say that I've not been to Vietnam in a couple of years, and did not really search for or come across any active weaving in the south. However, your question about beads leads me to mention that beads are woven into cloth by both the Ta-Oi and Cotu people in the Central Highlands. According to Michael Howard, in his book Textiles of the Central Highlands of Vietnam, the Ta-Oi and Cotu live in the provinces around Hue, on the central coast. It is a short plane flight to Hue and might be worth a visit, plus the town itself is full of historical sites. Hoi An, to the south is also worth a visit. Both towns are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Wish I could be of more help- perhaps some of our forum friends from Vietnam can add more.
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