Discovering the ancient Thanh Ha pottery village in Hoi An
VOV.VN - The 500-year-old Thanh Ha pottery village in the central province of Quang Nam has been a vivid illustration of what was a thriving traditional handicraft in the ancient city of Hoi An in years gone by.
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| Thanh Ha pottery village is located on the Thu Bon River, 3km west of Hoi An. It was established at the end of the 15th century and flourished in the 16th and 17th centuries. Thanh Ha ceramic products are sold in many provinces throughout the central region. |
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| Thanh Hoang temple of the Thanh Ha pottery village. |
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| Thanh Ha pottery is handmade with clay and thrown on a simple potter’s wheel. |
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| A traditional wood kiln is still used,as in the 15th century. In the trend of preserving traditional crafts and serving tourism, Thanh Ha ceramic products are now mostly artistic pieces and souvenirs. |
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| Clay is taken from Dien Ban district, about 15km from Thanh Ha village. Kneading clay is one of the most important stages in the process of making pottery products. |
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| Many artisans in the village work together in the production process. |
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| Hand thrown pottery captures the spirit and soul of the region and its artisans, this is the quintessence of Thanh Ha pottery. |
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| The ceramic works are dried before being fired in the kilns. Key products of Thanh Ha village are cups, bowls, water jars, pots and vases. |
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| A local artisan makes pottery using plaster materials, a new method, different from their traditional ways. |
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| Chua Cau (Pagoda Bridge) is one of the most popular souvenirs in Thanh Ha village. |
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| Ceramic lamps are sold in the southern region such as HCM City and Binh Duong province. |
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| A clay sculpture is made using a mold and finished by hand. |
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| Some shops in Thanh Ha display potter’s wheels for customers to experience the process of making pots. |
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