In recent times, tradition and modernity have managed to find their way to prominently intertwine with one another in arts and fashion, blending not only in terms of aesthetic but also in function. “Rồng Phố”, or Dragon of The Urbanites is one such instance.
Introduced to the public in January 2024, “Rồng Phố” is a series of ceramic artworks born from the collaboration between Bát Tràng Museum Atelier and Fashion Designer Diệu Anh. By merging the sacred symbolism of the Asian dragon with the ordinariness of the common street items, the collection offers a fresh perspective on these familiar imageries.
Designed by Diệu Anh in collaboration with Bát Tràng Museum’s Creative Director Vũ Khánh Tùng and Production Director Phạm Thăng Long, the collection consists of five ceramic art pieces handmade by the skilled craftsmen of Bát Tràng. Each piece combined the regal dragon icon with everyday street objects like stools, monoblocs, brick blocks, and water pipes, harmonizing the ancient traditions of Vietnam and the nation’s contemporary cultures. Their creation story was shared on January 20th at an introductory conference hosted by Bát Tràng Museum Atelier at Sa Maison, attended by artists, associates and clients.
Sa Maison is a subbrand of Lotte Department Store that specialises in the trade of homewares and lifestyles, and in their search for the artistic values in living spaces, they have found in Bát Tràng Museum Atelier a fresh new narrative, one that profoundly ties to the heritage of Vietnam and deeply connects with the curated brands of Sa Maison, such as Copenhagen, Wedgwood and Royal Albert. In combining the historical values, cultural depth and the spirit of the craft, Sa Maison aims to share the stories of Bát Tràng Museum’s Rồng Phố with its esteemed customers, as well as dedicating to the living spaces a rich source of artistic inspirations in the coming Year of the Dragon.
