Summary of the history of formation and development of Bat Trang pottery village

Bat Trang pottery village is known for its ceramic products that are not only known to domestic consumers but also favored by many large markets around the world. Bat Trang pottery village is known for its long history, with famous ceramic artisans who have created exquisite products. In this article, we will take you to learn about the history of Bat Trang pottery village for hundreds of years.

History of Bat Trang pottery village according to historical records and folk tales
According to historical records, the time of formation of Bat Trang pottery village is calculated around the 14th - 15th century.

Nguyen Trai's geography records that "Bat Trang village makes bowls and plates", "Bat Trang belongs to Gia Lam district, Hue Cau belongs to Van Giang district. These two villages both supplied tribute to China with 70 sets of bowls and plates and 200 dark cloths"...

According to folk tales passed down, the history of Bat Trang was formed before it was recorded in historical records because 3 scholars on their way to the Northern Song Dynasty learned pottery making techniques from the local people and passed them on to the people in our country.

The genealogy of many families in Bat Trang also records the historical marks of the formation of Bat Trang craft village, the appearance of ceramic products in people's lives with different types of patterns, motifs and glaze colors. This has also been confirmed by modern archaeologists through traces of layers of baked clay and pottery pieces found in Thanh Hoa, Ninh Binh...