Bat Trang Pottery Village - a member of the global Network of Creative Craft Cities
Located beside the Red River, Bat Trang has been renowned for its pottery craft for over 500 years. Bat Trang ceramics are not only refined in appearance but also diverse in design, increasingly attracting the interest of both domestic and international consumers.
Bat Trang is considered the oldest ceramic making village in Vietnam. Although records of Bat Trang Ceramic Village in Hanoi history state that it was established during the 14th or 15th century, the village is believed to have appeared even earlier.
When Emperor Ly Thai To (the first emperor of the Ly Dynasty) decided to move the capital to Dai La (Hanoi nowadays), a number of craftsmen followed him to settle and set up their businesses in the new capital. Five big pottery making families chose Bat Trang as this location was close to the Red River, so they could have easy access to water transportation. This area had a large amount of white clay, also.
Bat Trang Pottery Village has gone through several ups and downs of history. Still, the villagers still preserve their ancestors’ tradition well.
Nowadays, Bat Trang is a top brand in Vietnam and Asia when it comes to ceramic products. Bat Trang ceramics are among the most renowned representatives of Vietnamese fine arts.
Saad al-Qaddumi, President of the World Crafts Council, recently awarded Bat Trang the title of World Craft Village for Ceramics and Van Phuc the title of World Craft Village for Silk Weaving.
He highlighted that Vietnam, especially Hanoi's traditional craft villages, has long been celebrated for its exquisite handcrafted products that have been meticulously preserved and developed over centuries. The ceramics of Bat Trang and the delicate silk of Van Phuc are not merely sources of livelihood but are also vibrant symbols of Vietnamese culture, creativity, and resilience.
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| Bat Trang Pottery Village join global Network of Creative Craft Cities. |
(Source: VNA)
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