Chu Dau Pottery Village

Chu Dau Pottery Village

Charmingly located in Nam Sach District, in the north Hai Duong province, and is one of the famous ceramic villages in the North of Vietnam.
The village has a long-standing history of the occupation as it started and developed from the Tran, Le and Mac dynasties. The production of the wares was the splendid blend of the green glaze of Ly-Tran dynasties ceramic. The new type of pottery reached its popularity in 15-16th centuries.

Chu Dau Pottery Village
Chu Dau Pottery Village, Nam Sach District, Hai Duong

Ceramic products of Chu Dau, Hai Duong are famed for its high quality shown through the deep blue enamel on an ivory white base. It has also reached the standard of Taoism ceramic with delicate shapes and sparking, lively drawings. Chu Dau’s products are highly appreciated by professional ceramic collectors for its intricacy and fascinating beauty.

Artisans decorating ceramic product at a workshop in Chu Dau Village
Artisans decorating ceramic product at a workshop in Chu Dau Village

Chu Dau ceramic products are divided into 3 types: products for civilians, high-ranking officers, and the royalty. With creativities and skillful hands of Chu Dau’s artisans, a lot of high quality products have been created. Many youngsters and foreign tourists have pottery – making experiences when they try their hands with some ceramics and make a gift for family or friends.

Chu Dau ceramic products
Chu Dau ceramic products