Tho Ha
About 48km from Hanoi, Tho Ha ancient village in Van Ha commune, Viet Yen district, Bac Giang province, is considered as a land of "human genius", famous throughout the country for its pottery and pure Vietnamese ancient architecture.
The art of pottery in Tho Ha has flourished since the 14th century. This is one of the three oldest ceramic centers of the Vietnamese, next to the pottery village of Phu Lang (Que Vo, Bac Ninh) and Bat Trang (Gia Lam, Hanoi). Products from this craft village were once well known worldwide. Pottery was then the main source of business in the village during the early 90s of the 20th century.
Tho Ha pottery has its own unique and rare features such as: high crockery, waterproof, bell-like sound, smooth, warm and close red-brown glaze color. Ceramics have eternal durability even when buried in the ground, immersed in water. The village only makes household ceramics, jars, small crockery, etc. The pieces of pottery left on the walls are still in their original shape, pink as if they were still standing. The flourishing of pottery has helped people build an architectural complex of communal houses, pagodas, literature, village gates, and grand palaces.. With the ancient and pure Vietnamese beauty, the kindness and hospitality of the people and the advantage of being not far from the center of the capital, Tho Ha ancient village has been creating a great attraction for domestic and foreign tourists. studying architecture and fine arts, artists and artisans come to visit and find inspiration.
