Regarded as a scholarly ceramic line with elegant forms, distinctive glazes and highly artistic motifs, Chu Dau pottery in Hai Phong city has not only been brilliantly revived but also continued to spread the cultural and historical values of the land.
Chu Dau pottery in Thai Tan commune, Hai Phong city, is a high-end ceramic line dating back to the 13th–14th centuries and flourishing in the 15th–16th centuries. By the 17th century, however, this ancient line had fallen into obscurity. After a long journey of excavation, research and restoration, Chu Dau pottery gradually returned to life.Compared with other lines, Chu Dau pottery stands out with the qualities of being “as thin as paper, as clear as jade, as white as ivory and resonant like a bell.” The ceramics are crafted from white clay, and especially the glaze is made from the ash of cai hoa vang sticky rice husks, creating a unique beauty.The production techniques of Chu Dau ceramics reach an exceptional level of sophistication, with its signature motifs and decorative patterns, engraved, carved or embossed, all requiring meticulous craftsmanship.Painted motifs vividly reflect life in the Northern delta, executed with refined yet free and expressive strokes.Chu Dau ceramic artisans may be amateur painters, yet they still convey the soul of this ancient tradition in every detail. This is an expression of respect for heritage and a commitment to preserving and developing the craft.To elevate its value, Chu Dau pottery is also embellished with gold.Foreign visitors enjoy the experience of making Chu Dau ceramics.Recently, five Chu Dau ceramic products have been recognized as national 5-star OCOP items. This adds to the brand’s reputation and supports the continued promotion of its enduring cultural and historical values.
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