At Dilles & Karilles stores in Brussels, customers can readily find products made from natural, non-polluting materials, such as tablecloths, wipes made entirely from natural cotton, and loofahs. Most items at the stores are daily utensils such as forks, spoons, containers, planting baskets, rubbish bins, children’s toys, and Christmas decorations, all made from bamboo and imported from Vietnam.  As Christmas is approaching, customers can also choose artificial flowers weaved by the skilled hands of Vietnamese craftsmen to decorate their home.  Vietnamese handicraft products have been exported to 163 countries and territories around the world. The EU is the third-largest consumer of such products, after the US and Japan. With trends towards sustainable consumption and environmental protection on the rise, Vietnamese bamboo and rattan products promise to increase their foothold in the European market./.