The enduring vitality of Vinh Phuc pottery

Who's visiting the village with their loved one? Located right off National Highway 2, Hongkan Ceramic Village in Bingshuyuan, Vinfuk, is a ceramic hub with over 300 years of history. Through many ups and downs, the craft once faced the risk of being forgotten. Yet, dedicated artisans and passionate youth have gradually revitalized Hongkan's ancient traditions. Hello! Could you tell me how long your family has been potting? My family has been doing this for three generations. Is it difficult to keep this tradition alive? This pottery craft is extremely challenging. First, turning raw clay into finished pottery is already hard. The clay's nature is to deform at high temperatures. Its high shrinkage rate is a major obstacle. Moving from that to fine art is an even bigger challenge. It is quite difficult to reach the market. One must find their own direction and path. If you struggle to adapt, failure is certain. Economic sustainability fully funds our craft's growth. That is each individual's unique path. Hongkan pottery uses local blue clay unique to our soil. It is the primary material for our products. We source our blue clay from low-lying fields. It is prized for its high plasticity and smoothness, giving the pottery a naturally glazed look. After thorough preparation, the clay is very pliable, allowing the artisan total creative freedom in shaping. These pieces are mainly for storage, floral displays, or decor. Every piece I create is rooted in a story. Take nature, flowers, leaves, or branches. I draw my inspiration from a leaf. Then I craft it into a decorative motif. Whether this leaf turns out beautiful or not, when arranged on the vase, depends on the artist's personal perspective. You absolutely must equip yourself with basic knowledge to apply these decorations effectively. This leaf is stylized. Such shapes don't exist in nature. I use the leaf's curves and veins as the main motif as an accent for this particular design. Through the artisan's creativity and skillful hands, Hongkan pottery has become a distinct folk art form. A brilliant blend of earth, water, fire, and soul, creating unique pieces with a lasting allure. I really love watching you decorate these pieces. Could you teach me how to do it? Ladies and gentlemen, after being guided by the artist on the decor, Hongkan fine art pottery, I've realized that to complete a single piece of Hongkan pottery is not simple at all. It requires great meticulousness and an artist's keen eye. Hongkan ceramics have a distinct character, graceful, rustic, and truly one-of-a-kind. Each piece is handcrafted with such care, holding an allure that's impossible to ignore. If you love things simple and rustic, do not hesitate to visit Hongkan to discover pottery with a unique beauty. Hidden in these earthy, rustic tones, Hongkan pottery is the perfect place for you to discover Hongkan pottery.