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Bat Trang Village, in Gia Lam District, on the outskirts of Hanoi, by the banks of the Red River, is a well-known traditional professional handicraft village, specializing in making all kinds of pottery and porcelain.
Bat Trang pottery is made from a particular type of white clay. With this kind of clay, the potter's wheel is used to mould the items. which are then put out to dry, then decorated with designs, enamelled, and baked in small clay ovens. The temperature of the oven influences the final colour of the pieces. The models created include a variety of bowls, plates, cups, vases, and incense-burners. Bat Trang pottery is unique thanks to its high-quality, glossy, deep, fine, even enamel. The decorations and designs on these works are also very special,
When visiting Bat Trang pottery village during the day, travellers will discover that this village is constantly busy with vans