Thanh Ha pottery village gears up for Tet

Happy Vietnam

Taking advantage of the last dry days of the year, villagers display their handmade products along the paths and in the courtyards. (Photo: Vietnam+)
Creating the clay for pottery requires patience and endurance. The skilled hands of the older artisans still tirelessly knead and treat the clay from the Thu Bon River, crafting the finest and most pliable material for the process. (Photo: Vietnam+)
The atmosphere in the pottery workshops is filled with the spirit of Tet. (Photo: Vietnam+)
This year’s horses are chubby with short legs, exuding an aristocratic charm, symbolising accumulation and ease. (Photo: Vietnam+)
The meticulous attention to detail is a hallmark of Thanh Ha pottery. (Photo: Vietnam+)
Thanh Ha pottery village gears up for Tet
In these busy days leading up to the Lunar New Year, Thanh Ha pottery village in Hoi An is in full swing, with craftsmen working tirelessly to create the Year of the Horse zodiac figurines for Tet 2026.