Pottery village Bat Trang with a history of thousands of years has become the cradle of cultural values and artistic quintessence of the nation. With the new transition of the era, the core values are still preserved and spread in their own way. In which, Bat Trang Ceramic Museum emerges as a new symbol that is both rich in identity and blends endless creativity.
Bat Trang Ceramic Museum is located at village 5, Bat Trang ceramic village, district Gia Lam, Hanoi. The project is approximately 4,000m² wide, most of the area is dedicated to displaying and introducing the full essence. pottery
Inspired by the image of a hand-made wheel, the structure resembles seven giant pottery wheels, graceful as the delicate curves of clay under the talented hands of artisans. Each smooth rotation reminds us of the artisan's painstaking process of making the "earth bloom". Each curve, each layer of the dome opens up many images and imaginations of gentle yet powerful movements, reflecting the vitality and adaptability of the pottery profession through many ups and downs.
The architecture of the building with its repetitive lines is a vivid testament to the thousand-year historical flow of the craft village, from its inception to its prosperity. The traditional materials of the village: ceramic bricks, mosaic tiles, terracotta tiles... used on each wall and walkway contain the rhythm of earth, fire, talented hands and deep love.
The museum is a work of art that brings together the beauty of cultural, architectural, historical and artistic quintessence. Here, visitors not only admire a treasure trove of antiquities but also feel the rhythm of life of a thousand-year-old craft village community that has quietly and persistently preserved and promoted unique cultural values. This is not only a place to preserve stories of the past, but also a bridge connecting the quintessence of the pottery profession, from the past to the present and the future.
Bat Trang pottery village is located along the Red River, a cradle of a thousand-year-old culture that has been nurtured through many generations. The history of the village is closely linked to important events of the nation, from the move of the capital under King Ly Cong Uan to the profound cultural imprint in unique ceramic products.
The migration journey of the ancient Bat Trang village clans is clearly depicted through the image of boats crossing the waves, carrying people, belongings and dreams of overcoming, breaking the limits of the village bamboo fence, bringing with them the spirit of entrepreneurship in a new land.
The great migration of pottery families from Bo Bat, Yen Mo, Ninh Binh upstream of the Red River to Thang Long opened a new page in the history of Bat Trang craft village. This is also the place where boats docked every day, transporting raw materials for production, nurturing the pottery craft.
From Bat Trang, boats continue to carry village products everywhere, exchanging and trading, not only pottery but also items such as fish sauce and dried areca nuts, creating diversity in the economic activities of the village and contributing to trade, connecting Bat Trang with lands near and far.
The boats became an indispensable part in the formation and development of one of the most brilliant craft villages in Vietnam.
The image of craftsmen working hard with fire, with kilns, with pottery day and night is the soul and spirit of these quintessential products that are highly artistic and practical in daily life.
From the simplest pieces of pottery to the most sophisticated works, each product contains the passion, talent and a part of the soul of the pottery village.
Tours are being operated at Bat Trang Ceramic Museum, contributing to vividly introducing the space with rich cultural and historical values. Stories about the formation and development of the craft village are illustrated with artifacts with collections of antiques dating from the 13th to 19th centuries.
Every detail, color, and line of the artifact bears the mark of time. From ancient glazes such as blue glaze, brown glaze, white glaze... to the pinnacle products of Bat Trang pottery, everything is meticulously preserved and displayed, demonstrating a sophisticated pottery making process through each period.
When entering this space, visitors do not just stop at admiring the elaborate ceramic works, but also feel the delicate combination between the craftsman's hands and the artist's eyes. Bat Trang ceramic works are not simply objects, but have become symbols of intelligence, persistent creativity, and the desire to reach out of an entire community.
From these works, we can see the aspiration for love of homeland and country, the will to change to conquer new heights of the craft village through each historical period, from household ceramic products to worship items, statues or works of art.
Preserving traditional values while inspiring generations of artisans and skilled workers today, at Bat Trang Ceramic Museum, the past blends with the present to create a strong connection between tradition and contemporary creativity.
Today's artisans not only learn and promote traditional techniques but also create products with their own personal stamp, contributing to enriching the Bat Trang ceramic treasure.
This breakthrough does not stop at conventional ceramic products but extends to the fields of contemporary ceramic art, from modern works of art to products applied in life.
One of the great values that Bat Trang Ceramic Museum brings is the ability to connect the craft village community with a larger space and opportunity. Every year, a large number of domestic and international tourists visit Bat Trang ceramic village, bringing opportunities for exchange, development of goods and services...
The museum space still retains the spirit of previous generations, continuing to maintain the pottery profession as an indispensable part of life. The younger generations, the descendants of the village, not only inherit but also develop the pottery profession through new creations and breakthrough ideas so that the profession passed down from their ancestors can develop strongly in the modern trend.
Since its inception, Bat Trang Ceramic Museum has created a space for interaction, connecting artisans, skilled workers, ceramic art lovers and those who want to learn about a part of ancient historical culture. Today's generations of artisans continue to create and promote the quintessence of their predecessors. They not only breathe life into the land, but also deepen the beauty of the soul, the desire to rise up and join hands to preserve traditional values.
Bat Trang ceramic products today are both practical and recognized as true works of art. Products such as translucent ceramics, crackle glaze, blue glaze, brown glaze… have all become traditional artistic products that are loved in the international market.
Behind the Bat Trang Ceramic Museum and the activities to preserve and develop the village's long-standing ceramic craft is a simple, warm and ambitious woman: artisan Ha Thi Vinh. With great enthusiasm and responsibility, she devotes not only her strength but also her soul to preserving and promoting the ceramic craft, bringing the exquisite products of the craft village far and wide.
The artisan is the 15th generation descendant of the family, one of 19 families originally from Bat Trang and also the first generation from the State to open a private enterprise. Through many ups and downs, her business has deployed export activities to more than 30 countries, including demanding markets, 90% of the company's products are exported abroad.
When not too busy, artisan Ha Thi Vinh still enthusiastically welcomes and guides visitors around the museum. The art space is also a warm and emotional visit. She guides each display room, each ceramic work, her eyes shining with desire when talking about the pottery profession, and tearing up when mentioning tradition and history.
In the spring air, the rain falls steadily on the tiled roofs, lingering around the small alleys of Bat Trang, Ms. Vinh quietly goes door to door to exchange and connect families and artisans into a sustainable ecosystem to develop culture and tourism.
She believes that only when everyone joins hands, the quintessence of the craft village will not only be preserved but also spread widely, bringing pride and opportunities to future generations. The female artisan is a typical representative of the spirit of Bat Trang people: dedicated, generous and sincere, always opening her heart to share about love, about the difficulties and challenges she has experienced.
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