Vietnam is an eastern country with a rich heritage and culture. Thus, there is much to see and do for any person travelling to this exotic land. For a traveller exploring the culture and heritage of the ancient town of Hoi An, one of the many things do is to pay a visit to the Thanh Ha Pottery Village.
It is believed that during the 15th to 16th centuries this has been a bustling hamlet, and it has been well known for the good quality pottery that was created in the village. The pottery that was made here is said to have been sold at a diversity of towns and villages across the country, in particular in central Vietnam. Not only pots and utensils, but even roof tiles, bricks, floor tiles and such have been made here.
Even at present the people in the villages have continued to carry on the trade of their ancestors, thus it is still well known for the industry and travellers from both within the country as well as outside go there to see the manner in which blobs of mud are turned into intricately designed vases and bowls and many other things used in households. What is made here include massive flower vases, jugs, and pots, piggy banks, various decorative ornaments which can be ideal souvenirs for those who visit this place to take back home.
Even today, the potters of this area provide good quality bricks and tiles for roofs and floors of buildings which were built in the olden times as they are the only people who can provide material matching what has been used in the old buildings.
One can consider themselves lucky if one manages to go there on a firing day as the whole process of firing a brick stove or a pottery stove can be seen. For any tourist exploring this diverse country while staying at a Hoi An Hotel, this is a must visit place to understand the lifestyle of the people. For those who want to double up a trip to a pampering holiday by staying at a Hoi An Accommodation, there is Anantara Hoi An Resort which provides a perfect blend of luxury and relaxation.