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• Icheon Ceramics Village
Here master ceramists and their
apprentices harness their virtuoso skills, especially following the tradition of
the white porcelains of the Joseon Dynasty kilns. Porcelains of a subtle milky
white, of a lightly blue-tinted white, or of the purest white are reproduced
along with the sheer beauty of the originals. About 250 kilns, a ceramics
museum, workshops, apprentices studios and shops offer everything from
collector's curios to daily utensils, all born out of the fire of
art.
Location: Icheon, Gyeonggi-do
Transportation: Take
an Icheon-bound bus at Seoul Express Bus Terminal or Dong Seoul Bus Terminal
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• Yeoju Ceramics Village
With copious supplies of quality
clay, clear water, and plentiful firewood, the ceramics industry has long
thrived in Yeoju. Originally this pottery supplied the demands of the royal
court and of aristocratic households. Today, there are still over 600 kilns
turning out a wide range of products, from replicas of traditional still items
to ceramic artwork and practical daily utensils.
Location: Yeoju,
Gyeonggi-do
Transportation: Take an Yeoju-bound bus at Seoul Express
Bus Terminal or Dong Seoul Bus Terminal
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• Gangjin Celadon Village
For its sublime color, shape, and
engraved patterns, Goryeo celadon has won worldwide acclaim. Apart from its
secret recipe, the quality of celadon is governed by the clay, the water and the
climate. Blessed with the very best climate. this of home of celadon art is
currently the largest produced Goryeo celadon.
Location:
Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do
Transportation:Take a bus at Seoul Express
Bus Terminal to Ganjin, then take a city bus for Maryang and get off at Celadon
Village
Information:Dept. of Culture & Information, Gangjin-gun
Office
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