INTRODUCTION At first glance, Thanh Ha Pottery may seem surprisingly simple. Unlike many ceramic traditions that feature glossy glazes, colorful paintings, or elaborate decorative patterns, traditional Thanh Ha pottery embraces a completely different aesthetic. Its natural clay color, unglazed surface, and minimalist appearance often surprise first-time visitors. However, this simplicity is not a limitation—it is the very identity of Thanh Ha Pottery Village. For centuries, a

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Introduction Thanh Ha Pottery Village is one of the oldest and most important traditional craft villages in central Vietnam. Located on the banks of the Thu Bon River, just a short distance from Hoi An Ancient Town, the village has preserved its ceramic-making traditions for more than five centuries. During the seventeenth century, when Hoi An flourished as one of Asia's leading international trading ports, Thanh Ha Pottery Village supplied essential ceramic products that sup