From a family pottery kiln established over three decades ago, Bat Trang GAIA has undergone a strong transformation to keep up with trends in ceramic consumption among today’s younger generation, personalising each of its ceramic products.
Baskets feature lightweight, elegant ceramics. (Photo: VNP/VNA) GAIA ceramics have positioned themselves with a modern approach to patterns, designs, and functionality in their products. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
GAIA ceramics feature elegant colour palettes. (Photo: VNP/VNA) A bracelet from GAIA. (Photo: VNP/VNA) Decorative vases in various designs. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Drawing inspiration from the “Hoang de chi bao” (Treasure of the Emperor) gold seal, recently repatriated from France, artisans in Bat Trang pottery village have crafted unique Dragon seals with gold plating to meet demand during the Year of the Dragon.
As a potter in Bat Trang Pottery Village in Hanoi, Pham Minh Quang has specialised in drawing lotuses and carving Buddha images for 34 years. His lotus images on ceramic vases, Buddha statues, and ceramic artwork have a unique, pure, and ethereal beauty.
Inspired by potter’s wheels intersecting with each other, the Centre for Vietnamese Craft Village Quintessence was built in the heart of the ancient Bat Trang pottery village in Hanoi. Spanning 3,300 square metres, the centre is some 15 kilometres from the capital’s downtown area on the banks of the Bac Hung Hai River, which runs through the city and Bac Ninh, Hung Yen, and Hai Duong provinces.
The pottery museum in Bat Trang ancient pottery village forms part of the Centre for the Quintessence of the Vietnamese Craft Village and is about 15km from the heart of Hanoi. The museum houses myriad cultural and historical values from the village.
