Bat Trang ceramic village – Vietnam
Bat Trang, a small village in northern Vietnam, is about 13 miles southeast of Hanoi center on the other side of Chuong Duong bridge. Why is the popular name for most tourists in northern Vietnam? The answer is always the famous ceramic products high quality ceramic. If you know about Vietnam, can not be surprised Bat Trang is vases, bowls, plates, and many other types of ceramic products are exported worldwide. If you would like to see workers in the manufacturing of ceramic products by hand, just come here! What's more, can also do it yourself!
History. Bat Trang village is said to be established in the 14th century to 15 in several documents. However, according to the villagers, the village may occur earlier. There are always two stories about the origin of the people. One of them said that under the Ly dynasty in 1100, when the nation was in its independence and the initial growth period, there were 3 students who came back from his mission trip to China with what handmade ceramic industry learned that is new in Vietnam and taught the people of Bat Trang. In another story, in the town's history dates back to the 10th century, when King Ly Cong Uan moved the capital of Thang Long. With the establishment and development of the capital, many entrepreneurs, artisans from many places come to settle here for work and trade. In Bat Trang, there was a lot of white clay, so many potters, among whom was Nguyen Trang Ninh family came and built the ovens here. Consequently, Bat Trang has gradually changed from a normal ceramic and pottery village in a famous ceramic and pottery center so far.
As time passed, the products of the village have been developed and is well known for quality, style and polish, both inside and outside the nation. Many of them are now as for the aristocratic families and religious needs. His popular foreign markets are Japan (under the name "Kochi (Giao Chi) ware"), the Netherlands, Great Britain, Portugal, Southeast Asia, etc.
The famous pottery and ceramic products
Process production. To produce a complete product, follow 3 steps. The first step is to make the product structure. The artists choose the right clay, treated and start making a crude product. Must be repaired to get the best appearance. Secondly, decorate and cover with glaze. Last but not least, the raw materials are baked in 3 days and 3 nights. There are several types of kilns, however, the temperature must be 12000 or 13000. After cooking, the products are carried out, classified and repaired in case of errors. And now we have the perfect product.
Types of popular products. Bat Trang products are divided into three classes based on the intended use.
Product Decorating
- Utilitarian items, including plates, bowls, teacups kettles, wine bottles, pots, vases, jar … What differs is that they are thicker than the Chinese.
- Articles of worship include candlesticks, candlesticks, incense burners, altar boxes, swords … These are valuable to collectors due to the inclusion of production years, the names of the producers and potters.
- Decorative objects: model homes, altars, statues and architectural artifacts.
The special feature is the s diversification of decoration on products. Thanks to a long-term history and development works in the village have built up a lot various special designs. Another thing that does distinguish the enamel, which is high quality and a variety of colors like blue, brown, white, mossy green, both breaking and melting glazes.
In fact, there have appeared a number of competitors both domestic and international take advantage of high technology. However, most customers prefer to craft products that contain historical and traditional values. Therefore, it is not surprising at all that Bat Trang is still busy days and works. More importantly, the people are now so popular that absorbs a large number annual tourists to visit and buy ceramic products.
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