EYE FOR MATERIAL
Kinta’s ceramics are for 100% made from local raw materials. The clay is found in the north of Vietnam. All our food safe glazings are also obtained from local raw materials.
The ceramic is fired twice. After the first firing, the clay is called bisque. The bisque is dipped in glaze and then baked at a high temperature (1250℃). It takes a day for the ceramic to cool enough so that you can hold it in your hand.
It’s always exciting to see the result, because it’s like baking a cake – the result, in this case the colors can be different. As a result, no two products are identical.
EYE FOR PRODUCERS
Kinta’s ceramics collection is made in an old pottery which has been owned by one family for eight generations. It is situated in Bat Trang, a village in the north of the country that has a thousand year old tradition of making pottery. A team of 40 employees creates the collection by hand, bringing together traditional pottery techniques and contemporary design. Each piece reflects the craftsmanship and character of Bat Trang’s long pottery tradition. The result is a distinctive collection of handmade ceramics, shaped by generations of local pottery expertise.
EYE FOR DESIGN
Kinta’s ceramics is a sophisticated collection of table accessories, characterised by a sleek look which combines beautifully with Kinta’s wood collection. Everything has been developed especially for and by Kinta.
EYE FOR MAINTANANCE
The ceramics are dishwasher and microwave safe. Warning: when a cup gets a crack, it is no longer resistant to boiling water. You can test the soundness by gently tapping the product with your nail or ring. When there is an (invisible) crack, it sounds different.