A saying goes that the handicraft reveals nation’s culture. But Vietnamese handicraft shows a mixture of different cultures and it has incorporated the best from every part of world.

Vietnamese ceramics present a unique combination of traditional creativity and inspirations derived from cultures like China, Cambodia and India.

Decorative motifs, types of glaze, production methods are adopted from Chinese culture and combination of shape, casual finish, calligraphic painting shows the effect of Vietnamese ceramic tradition.

A Cholon is a Chinese marketplace where traditional handicrafts and knick-knacks reflect the influences of the different cultures are found.

A Japanese native Tatsuhiko Takayama, opened a Vietnam Zakka ChoLon recently to provide a experience of Vietnamese culture to the people of Shanghai.

The colorful Cholon displays knick-knacks and home ware from Vietnam. Visitors can choose from a platter full of warmly colored ornamental ceramics, delicate traditional handicrafts, lacquer tableware and few others.