Shaping Bat Trang ceramics is the most challenging step, requiring skilled craftsmen with dexterous hands. (Photo: VNA)
A reenactment of firing ceramics inside one of Bat Trang’s remaining ancient kilns helps visitors understand the production process in kilns built in the late 19th century. (Photo: VNA)
Bat Trang ceramics are increasingly diverse. In addition to traditional products, new designs cater to both domestic consumption and export orders. (Photo: VNA)
Applying glaze to the ceramic artwork “Ngu Long Khanh Hoi” at artisan Nguyen Trong Nghia’s workshop in Bat Trang. (Photo: VNA)
Decorating Bat Trang ceramics. (Photo: VNA)
Silk drying after dyeing at artisan Nguyen Anh Son’s weaving workshop in Van Phuc. (Photo: VNA)
To create high-quality silk, Van Phuc artisans follow an elaborate production process, including silk extraction, starching, weaving, dyeing, and stretching. (Photo: VNA)
Van Phuc Silk Village currently has nearly 800 households engaged in the craft, accounting for nearly 60% of local families. (Photo: VNA)
Van Phuc silk is known for its rich colours, variety, and durability, offering a soft, lightweight feel—warm in winter and cool in summer. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi’s ceramic and silk villages join World Network of Creative Craft Cities
Hanoi held a ceremony on February 14 to receive recognition for Bat Trang Ceramic Village in Gia Lam District and Van Phuc Silk Weaving Village in Ha Dong District as members of the World Craft Cities network. Bat Trang and Van Phuc craft villages are not only symbols of Vietnam’s traditional handicrafts but also produce artistic creations reflecting the skill and dedication of artisans.
