Korean pottery has been around for over 10,000 years, but the 12th Century is when skilled artisans developed and churned out celadon earthenware with the infamous green tint. In later years as artisans in China played with the temperatures of the kilns and the materials used they developed blue tints and colors that rapidly spread across Asia and eventually found there way to Europe.
Showing posts with label Insadong. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Insadong. Show all posts
Monday, September 17, 2007
Korean Celadon Earthenware
Korean pottery has been around for over 10,000 years, but the 12th Century is when skilled artisans developed and churned out celadon earthenware with the infamous green tint. In later years as artisans in China played with the temperatures of the kilns and the materials used they developed blue tints and colors that rapidly spread across Asia and eventually found there way to Europe.
Ìnsadong Traditional Crafts
This a picture of the facinating traditional sculptures dating back hundreds of years and are now on sale in this very trendy and artsy suburb of Seoul. As I walked through the maze of street vendors and shops I found this one to be one of the most well displayed. To bring out the definition of each piece the shop owner sprays them with a water bottle. Eventhough China is well known for their porcelean pottrey, it can be found here too. It gives one a clear picture of the melding of local and Chinese influences.
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Nam Tasa's Chief
The custom dance Chief Caspar and his clan performed prior to Nam Tasa's departure from Vanuatu. This is where and when Nam Tasa recieved his custom name from the Banks Islands in Vanuatu.
