Chu Dau pottery - The essence of heritage

More than six centuries ago, in what is now Thai Tan commune, Hai Phong city, Vietnamese potters created a remarkable feat. From humble riverside kilns, Chu Dau pottery products crossed the ocean, reaching Japan, the Middle East, and many European countries. This was a journey of conquering the world not through military might or imposition, but through superior quality, exceptional artistic value, and a unique Vietnamese cultural identity.

Báo Quân đội Nhân dân•29/06/2026

In the history of Vietnamese ceramics, Chu Dau was once a leading ceramics production center in the 14th and 17th centuries. The elegant patterns, delicate glazes, and humanistic philosophy embedded in each product created a unique style, contributing to the widespread recognition of Vietnamese ceramics on international trade routes. However, due to historical upheavals, the pottery village fell into oblivion for many centuries.

Chu Dau pottery artisans paint on pottery.

But from the artifacts found at the bottom of the sea and in museums around the world , the value of Chu Dau pottery has been affirmed. The restoration and development of this pottery style is not only a story of reviving a traditional craft, but also a journey to awaken a national cultural heritage.

In an era where many still consider foreign goods as the measure of value, Chu Dau pottery reminds us of a proud truth: Vietnam possesses cultural heritage significant enough to be present at diplomatic banquets, in prestigious exhibition spaces, and on the international market. The value of a product does not lie in its foreign origin, but in its quality, identity, and the cultural depth it carries.

Today, Chu Dau ceramic products, having achieved the national 5-star OCOP standard, are selected as diplomatic gifts for many important events, contributing to promoting the image of Vietnam and its people to international friends. Each piece is the culmination of earth, water, fire, and the skillful hands of the artisan; it also embodies the creative spirit, national pride, and aspirations of the Vietnamese people.

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The essence of Chu Dau potteryConsidered a scholarly pottery style with exquisite shapes, distinctive glazes, and highly artistic motifs, Chu Dau pottery (Hai Phong) has not only experienced a brilliant revival but also continues to spread the cultural and historical values of the Eastern region.

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Five Chu Dau pottery products have achieved the National OCOP 5-star standard.

Amidst the flow of globalization, where cultural identity increasingly becomes a competitive advantage for each nation, Chu Dau pottery is not only a handicraft product but also a symbol of Vietnam's soft power – where the past is preserved, the present is created, and the future is forged from the core values of the nation.

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Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/van-hoa/doi-song/gom-chu-dau-tinh-hoa-di-san-1044885