Preserving the quintessence of Cay pottery

In the flow of Vietnamese ceramic history, Cay ceramic in Binh Giang commune, Hai Phong city bears its own distinct mark with the characteristics of the land and people of the East.

With a history of more than 500 years, Cay pottery has long been on par with famous pottery lines such as Chu Dau, Bat Trang, Phu Lang, Tho Ha... Going through more than 5 centuries with many ups and downs, Cay pottery has never been lost.

Cay pottery is unique and different from other pottery lines in that it is completely handmade with characteristic embossed patterns.

To have unique Cay ceramic products with their own characteristics, requires the craftsmen to be skillful and creative.

The drawings and patterns on Cay pottery are all delicate, meticulous and especially must be hand-painted to capture the soul of this pottery line.

Cay pottery is handmade in every stage. Hand-firing also makes Cay pottery different from other pottery lines.

The characteristic blood color of Cay pottery is created by adjusting the firing temperature combined with the use of natural glaze.

Cay ceramic products are now restored in the ancient style with motifs and patterns from the Ly, Tran, Le dynasties...

Tran Dynasty style tiles are handcrafted by Cay ceramic artisans.

Through many events and ups and downs, although no longer as prosperous as before, Cay pottery is still a "ceramic monument" of the Eastern land with its own unique values.

THANH CHUNG - NGUYEN MO

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