Bat Trang ceramic Villages near Hanoi, Vietnam -- Sightseeing

Bat Trang ceramic

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http://vietnamhotels.net/travelguide/ha-noi/Around-Hanoi-Capital/Bat-Trang-Ceramic-Village/

Description:

Bat Trang products are divided into 3 kinds based on the purpose of use.

- Utilitarian wares: including plates, bowls, teacups, kettles, wine bottles, flowerpots, vases, jar… What differs is that they are thicker than Chinese ones.

- Cult wares: comprise lamp stands, candle holders, incense burner, altar boxes, swords… These are valuable for collectors because of inscription of the production years, the names of the producers and the potters.

- Decorative objects: house models, altars, statues and architectural fixtures.

The special trait is the diversified decorations on the products. Thanks to a long–lasting history and development, the village’s works have been accumulated with a lot of different special designs.

Published on 11/29/10