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These Saigon ceramic shops offer a plethora of adorable items that will make you want to grab everything and bring it home.
After visiting 6 ceramic shops in Saigon, you're bound to discover beautiful items to bring back.
1. The Ceramic Queen
The Ceramic Queen sells Japanese household ceramics on Instagram, attracting everyone with the owner's gentle demeanor. People love the clear product presentations, including detailed size, price, and descriptions directly on the images. The shop offers simple yet clear photos, swift delivery, and often lower prices compared to other famous ceramic websites, making it a top choice for online shoppers.
In addition to bowls, plates, and cups, The Ceramic Queen occasionally stocks vintage enamel pots, glassware, and unique baking molds. Unlike some other ceramic shops, it rarely holds sales events, but when it does, discounts are typically 50%, which is quite enticing. For those who prefer to see the products in person, The Ceramic Queen has a small storefront on Dinh Tien Hoang Street in Binh Thanh District.
2. Á Emporium
Á Emporium specializes in Japanese ceramics, offering a delightful range of plates, bowls, and charming cups, perfect for gifting, displaying, or enhancing home decor. Despite its limited inventory, Á Emporium excels in presentation and photography, elevating its products to lookbook-worthy status. The allure of its ceramic pieces is undeniable, enticing anyone who sees them to acquire a few, if only for admiration.
Operating primarily online with no official storefront, Á Emporium's main drawback is the limitation to online purchases. If you wish to view the ceramics in person, you must contact the owner in advance. However, due to the shop's fast-selling products, visiting in person may result in disappointment as items marked as 'eye-catching' online may already be sold out. On the flip side, if you happen to visit when new items are available but not yet listed online, you might discover other charming finds.
There's a saying about Thu Vén: 'Either don't visit the shop, or you'll become addicted.' Indeed, Thu Vén transcends being just a kitchenware or ceramic shop. As the shop owner explicitly states: 'This isn't just a store. I created this space to preserve the things I've collected or crafted—simple and kind objects.'
At Thu Vén, you'll immerse yourself in a world of ceramic and porcelain, featuring tea sets, dishware, bowl sets, and more. Additionally, you'll find enamel pots, glassware, wooden cutlery, vintage metal tableware, and eye-catching tin boxes for cookies. So, it's not just about purchasing ceramics here; you'll also find plenty of kitchen essentials.
Similar to the two shops above, this ceramic store primarily operates online. While it does have a physical store, its opening hours are a bit unconventional—only open after 5 PM on weekdays and from 10 AM on Saturdays and Sundays.
4. Dual Dwelling
Starting from the 'Japanese ceramics' trend, this ceramic shop has been in business for nearly 4 years, making it a familiar spot for those seeking Japanese-style household ceramics in Saigon. Everywhere you look, from the floor to the window ledge, is adorned with ceramics. This abundant display under sparkling golden lights entices customers to want to buy everything.
Unlike the aforementioned ceramic shops, although 'Dual Dwelling' still uploads albums for online sales, due to fast-selling items, purchasing online here can be quite challenging. Therefore, ceramic enthusiasts recommend visiting the shop in person to make selections and see for yourself.
5. Vault House
Vault House is the haven for collectors of unique items from Japan. Each item here is meticulously curated. The ceramics vary in style, with many sets of dishes and teacups designed uniquely with bold patterns reminiscent of the Land of the Rising Sun. Many ceramic pieces are intricately decorated, purchased by customers for display rather than daily use.
Vault House not only sells ceramics but also offers a variety of other interesting decorative items such as Japanese dolls, vintage cameras, wooden figurines, and eye-catching sculptures. What's special is that the inventory changes monthly. Located on Bui Vien Street, Vault House attracts foreign visitors who diligently explore the shop, ensuring you'll find something truly one-of-a-kind.
6. Front House
Front House nestled in an old apartment building on Nguyen Du Street. Despite its compact space, the cozy design and charming wooden shelves adorned with ceramics create a welcoming atmosphere. Front House is practically the pioneer of the Japanese ceramics trend in Saigon, offering simple yet poetic household ceramic products.
Front House offers a wide range of utensils, from cups and glasses to dish sets and cookware. However, what sets Front House apart is its exquisite and creative packaging, along with its elaborate online photo displays that leave you enamored, despite slightly higher prices. This ceramic shop mostly operates online and provides delivery services, so it's advisable to call ahead to check if they're receiving visitors.
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Reference: Mytour Travel Handbook
TravelExplorer.comMarch 22nd, 2017
