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Aug 31, 2014 / 23:59

Visit Phu Lang pottery village

Phu Lang is a non-commercial pottery village situated at the base of a small chain of hills on the banks of the Cau River in Bac Ninh. It is part of an old pottery village triangle in Northern Vietnam which includes Bat Trang and Tho Ha.

This village has been making pottery since the 13th century, and around half the residents produces clay pots, decorative tiles, jars and the most lucrative item - burial caskets. Phu Lang pottery is unique and defined by the brown glazed colour and specific texture due to the raw clay found in the region.
 

Phu Lang pottery village

The villagers use pink clay from the villages of Thong Vat and Cung Kiem in Viet Thong Commune. The clay is transported by boat and then by tricycles to the various pottery enterprises.

Phu Lang pottery village 

Phu Lang pottery village

Firewood is chopped and dried naturally.

Phu Lang pottery villageThe major products of Phu Lang pottery village include jars, bowls, vases, cups, incense burners, and many other items.

Phu Lang pottery villageThis job needs skillful hands.

Phu Lang pottery villageThe products are dried thoroughly in the sun before being fired in kilns.

Phu Lang pottery village

Phu Lang pottery village

Tourists can try to make patterns on ceramic products.

Phu Lang pottery village

Pottery is typically fired for 3 days and 3 nights.

Phu Lang pottery village 

Baked products are evaluated, classified and repaired before sales.