Exploring Gia Thuy pottery village
09:55 | 29/05/2018 Print Article
Gia Thuy commune, Nho Quan district, northern Ninh Binh province, is famous for the over 50-year-old pottery village, which still preserves traditional cultural values.
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| Gia Thuy pottery products |
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| The pottery is placed into a cool place before exposing to the sun |
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| Even the simple step like making clay requires workers to have meticulousy, skilfulness, good observation and creativity |
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| Even the simple step like making clay requires workers to have meticulousy, skilfulness, good observation and creativity |
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| Through each stage, the potters put their heart into the clay to complete a ceramic product |
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| Shaping products is conducted by experienced potters |
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| Through skillful hands of the potters, the clay was shaped into the object that they imagined |
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| Gia Thuy pottery is made from yellow-brown clay, which is only available in the village. This type of clay has high adhesion, smoothness and good heat resistance |
Source: VNA
