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【Ho Chi Minh City】A "Foot Journey" Through Beautiful Tiles: Capturing an "Emotional" Photo with Mesh Sandals at the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum

Hello, this is Meg from ít ít Việt Nam.

Today, I want to talk about a shoe that, while deeply rooted in local Vietnamese life, is currently very popular among Vietnam lovers in Japan as "Vietnamese Mesh Sandals," and also about my favorite museum in Ho Chi Minh City.

Why not embark on a journey to find your favorite floor tiles at the "Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum," a place where you can capture the most "emotional" photos in Ho Chi Minh City while wearing these nostalgic and lovely sandals?

Nostalgia of Light and Shadow, Woven by History

A view looking down from above a classical spiral staircase in the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum. French retro iron railings and beautiful natural light streaming in from the windows.

The "Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum," located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, is housed in a magnificent French colonial mansion built in 1929.

With its elegant yellow gradient walls and beautifully aged wooden window louvers, stepping inside feels like entering a world of dramatic light and shadow, where the outside hustle and bustle magically disappears.

A balcony with beautiful French colonial architecture at the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum. A travel outfit featuring an ít ít Việt Nam bamboo handle bag.

The museum showcases representative Vietnamese art and modern art, with the historic architecture itself feeling like a work of art.

A woman viewing art in a green-walled exhibition room from behind. She is carrying an ít ít Việt Nam original canvas tote bag with 'CHÀO EM' written in Vietnamese.

The Magic of Cute Vietnamese Floor Tiles × Mesh Sandals

When visiting this museum, you absolutely must pay attention to the beauty of the "floor tiles." Each room and corridor is adorned with different antique tiles, all featuring breathtakingly delicate and charming designs.

I tried taking some foot photos, paired with my favorite mesh sandals.

Sparkling Yellow Antique Tiles in the Light

 ít ít Việt Nam's gold embroidered Vietnamese mesh sandals. Elegant feet standing out on the yellow antique tiles of the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum.

These geometric yellow-based tiles distinctly echo the French colonial architecture. The soft light streaming in from the windows makes the gold embroidery and beads on the mesh sandals sparkle delicately. The combination of the classical tile patterns and the sheer transparency of the sandals creates a captivating sight that makes your heart flutter every time you look down at your feet.

Dramatic Terracotta Woven with Light and Shadow

Beautiful grid-like light and shadow falling on the terracotta floor of the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum. An emotional shot of feet wearing chic mesh sandals.

Here, the atmosphere completely changes with a rustic and warm terracotta (brick-colored) floor. The contrast of the beautiful lattice window shadows cast upon it is truly striking. Simply placing your feet gently within a strong frame of light allows the chic embroidery of the sandals to stand out, capturing a breathtakingly emotional photograph.

Classical Border Tiles Exuding Nostalgia

A red floral dress paired with yellow embroidered Vietnamese mesh sandals. Beautiful decorative antique tiles at the museum.

These are charming antique tiles with a somewhat nostalgic border pattern. I've paired my lovely mesh sandals with yellow floral embroidery with a striking red floral dress. The contrast between the retro tiles and vibrant red creates a nostalgic yet maturely charming scene, like something out of a vintage film.

Even within the same building, as you walk, the floor materials and the way light enters change, and with each step, the mesh sandals reveal a new charm.

Your Own Unique Souvenir Photo from Your Trip

A mini floral conical hat (Vietnamese traditional hat) keychain hanging on an iron lattice gate. Cute Vietnamese goods to match with your bag.

Spend time slowly appreciating art, walking on your favorite floor with your favorite footwear. Whether it's a shot of your back as you walk down the beautiful corridors or a scene with your favorite tote bag slung over your shoulder, you can capture photos that look like they're from a movie scene from any angle.

Vintage paper with official stamps, looking somewhat retro, affixed to an old, historical door at the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum (Bảo tàng Mỹ thuật).

Instead of just visiting tourist spots, embark on a journey to find "your own special thrill." I hope you find your favorite tiles!

Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum Basic Information

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ít ít Việt Nam Store Information 📍

Ho Chi Minh City Store: Just a short walk from Ben Thanh Market!

ít ít Việt Nam (It It Vietnam) Ho Chi Minh store, a general goods store located a 2-minute walk from Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The shop carries Song Be ceramics and accessories.

  • 📍3rd floor, 14 Đ. Nguyễn An Ninh, Bến Thành, Quận 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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    ⏰10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    🚶2-minute walk from Ben Thanh Market
    💳Cash and credit cards accepted

Hoi An Store: While strolling through the Old Town

The interior of ít ít Việt Nam (It It Vietnam) Hoi An store in Hoi An Old Town, Vietnam. It is a select shop offering Kintsugi accessories and lifestyle goods, with traditional Hoi An yellow walls and striking blue window frames.

  • 📍567 Đ. Hai Bà Trưng, Phường Minh An, Hội An, Quảng Nam
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    ⏰10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    🚶Approximately 10-minute walk from Hoi An Japanese Bridge
    💳Cash and credit cards accepted

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