Autumn Fair 2025: Admiring the quintessence of Hanoi's traditional craft villages

With a large scale, the "Quintessence of Autumn Hanoi" space hosted by the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade is considered a must-see destination at the 2025 Autumn Fair. Here, visitors can not only see with their own eyes artisans making pottery, making figurines... but also have time to learn more about the story behind each unique handicraft product.

Many handicraft products from traditional craft villages of the capital are displayed at the space "Quintessence of Autumn in Hanoi ".

Outstanding performances

Carefully shaping the pottery, the hands of artisan Phung Quang Dang skillfully carve each line of the product. Next to him, several others are also attentively painting patterns on the body of a large vase. They use thin brushes, lightly swiping over the surface of the pottery. The patterns are delicately carved. The scene is gradually depicted before the eyes.

The images of artisans practicing their art meticulously and passionately highlighted the booth introducing Bat Trang ceramics in the "Quintessence of Autumn in Hanoi" section. Visitors to the fair could not help but be fascinated by the process of shaping and carving on ceramics. And patiently waited to admire the finished work.

Wishing to bring visitors interesting experiences with ceramic materials, artisan Phung Quang Dang shared: Through directly molding ceramics, rotating the turntable, creating blocks or carving patterns, visitors can better understand the soil and crackle glaze typical of Bat Trang ceramics.

"Through demonstrations and experiential activities, I hope Bat Trang ceramic products will reach a wide audience domestically and internationally. From there, we can expand the distribution network and increase export orders," said artisan Phung Quang Dang.

Artisan Phung Quang Dang demonstrates ceramic shaping.

At this fair, the artisans' booths demonstrate pottery making at certain fixed time slots. They also sell products on the spot at reasonable prices with many attractive incentives for customers.

According to artisan Phung Quang Dang, public interest not only brings pride to the craft village but also opens up expectations for orders and long-term connections after the 2025 Autumn Fair.

Impressed by the unique performances of artisans from traditional craft villages in the capital, tourist Phan Le Huy (residing in Phu Thuong ward, Hanoi) said: "Until now, I have only seen the finished products. Coming to this fair, I have the opportunity to learn more about the process of making these products."

"The 2025 Autumn Fair has brought many interesting activities to visitors, creating a close and familiar buying and selling space. Here, sellers have the opportunity to share more about the story of the product and buyers also understand more about the process of creating those products," added visitor Phan Le Huy.

Opportunities for craft villages to cooperate and develop

The “Quintessence of Hanoi” space gathers about 30 artisans and skilled workers. At this year’s fair, many traditional crafts of the capital are performed live, attracting the eyes of visitors.

Besides Bat Trang pottery, the booth introducing to he products in the "Quintessence of Autumn in Hanoi" section also attracted a large number of visitors, especially children. Brought to the fun fair by their families, many children expressed their excitement when they saw with their own eyes the artisans making to he figurines. Watching each shaping movement, the children were curious and together guessed what animal would be created under the skillful hands of the sculptor.

This booth also attracted the attention of many international tourists. Tourists lingered to take pictures with the products, order to make to he figurines according to their requests and preferences, and at the same time, spent time learning about the cultural significance of this folk toy.

The stall of toy doll artisan Dang Thuong is crowded with customers.

As one of the young artisans determined to stick with the craft of making to he in Xuan La (Hanoi), Dang Thuong has many expectations when coming to this year's Autumn Fair. He hopes that the craft of making to he will be preserved and strongly developed through a series of cooperation after the fair.

Present at this year's Autumn Fair, owning a booth in the area gathering the quintessence of craft villages and typical products of Hanoi, artisan Nguyen Van Su, who makes fine art horn combs, said: "This is a precious opportunity to promote traditional crafts and meet people who love handicrafts."

I hope that the fair will become a bridge for handicraft products to have more orders, more tourists to come to Thuy Ung craft village, helping the profession not only live in memory but also develop in modern life.

Artisan Nguyen Van Su, craftsman of fine art horn combs

The display booth of artisan Nguyen Van Su, owner of Muoi Su horn craft establishment (Thuy Ung craft village, Thuong Tin commune, Hanoi) was also bustling with visitors.

"For me, a horn craftsman, this is not only an opportunity to sell products but also an opportunity to tell the story of the profession, inspiring the younger generation. I hope that the fair will become a bridge for handicraft products to have more orders, more tourists to come to Thuy Ung craft village, helping the profession not only live in memory but also develop in modern life," artisan Nguyen Van Su confided.

Providing opportunities for connection between professionals, consumers and market partners, the "Quintessence of Autumn Hanoi" space has left many impressions on domestic and foreign visitors at the 2025 Autumn Fair. The increasing number of interested visitors, along with the implementation of many flexible sales methods, has contributed to bringing Hanoi's handicraft and fine art products closer to the public, expanding distribution channels and improving access to international markets.

CHIEU ANH

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