Vietnam

Item #s:5416700, 5400340, 5401140, 5405270

 Influenced by Ming China, Vietnam's blue and white ceramics have been sought after throughout the world since the 15th century. Today potters blend artistic skill with time honored techniques in the famous pottery village of Bat Trang, just east of Hanoi, where there are as many kilns as houses. Ceramics skills are passed down through the generations. Artisans pour clay into molds, and carefully remove the pieces when they are set. Paint and glaze is applied by hand, and, when dry, the pottery is fired at very high temperatures, giving it strength and durability.

$14.00-$38.00

Vietnam

Item #s:5405750, 5407000, 5405230, 5440270

For centuries, Vietnamese artisans have been known for their exquisite ceramics. To create the planters, artisans first put the clay into a round mold and spread the clay around the walls of the mold. Next, they place the mold on the rolling table and, with a special piece of machinery, roll the mold in order to make the pot round. Artisans take the mold outside and allow the clay inside to dry for about two hours. After two hours, they take the pot out of the mold and allow it to dry completely. After applying the glaze by hand, the artisans place the pot under the sun to allow the glaze to dry and then place the planter in a wood-fired kiln. Artisans heat the kiln to over 800 degrees Celsius for one day. Then they extinguish the fire and allow the kiln to cool before removing the planters.

$28.00-$195.00

Smoked Bamboo Furniture

Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines

Item #s:5420240, 5420230, 7911240, 6900550

Bamboo accents add a touch of the Orient to your home. Smoked bamboo, complemented by the finely split matchstick bamboo screen, is topped by a carved dragon. In Asia, the mighty dragon is a mythical beast long celebrated for its power and strength.

$48.00-$185.00