VIETNAMESE CULTURE

Why Bát Tràng Ceramics Are So Special

Just outside Hanoi, the village of Bát Tràng has been making ceramics for centuries. Today, it remains one of Vietnam’s best-known pottery villages, known for its long craft tradition and wide range of ceramic products. For anyone interested in Vietnamese culture, Bát Tràng is more than a place to buy pottery. It is a living craft village where traditional techniques continue to be part of everyday life. A Ceramic Tradition Near Hanoi Bát Tràng is located along the Red River, around 15 kilometres from central Hanoi. The village has a long history of pottery making, with generations of local families passing down their skills. Clay is shaped, dried, glazed, and fired to create everything from everyday tableware to decorative pieces. Traditional methods have evolved...