Rồng Phố - Dragon of the Urbanities
A series of artworks created by blending traditional dragons with street-born forms.
Rồng Phố
Comprising five handcrafted ceramic works in collaboration with Bát Tràng Museum Atelier (BTMA) & Designer Diệu Anh, Rồng Phố transforms everyday urban objects into ceramic pieces by weaving in symbolic dragon imagery—fusing Vietnamese tradition with a modern street sensibility.
Dragon stool (trà đá) & Dragon monobloc (bia hơi) (2024) by Bat Trang Museum Atelier (BTMA)Original Source: Bat Trang Museum
Dragon of the Urbanities
Each piece reflects a reimagining of ordinary life in Vietnam, celebrating both cultural roots and contemporary forms.
Dragon monobloc (Bia hơi)
The monobloc plastic chair, known from casual beer joints across Vietnam, is reinterpreted in ceramic.
The monobloc has recognized by The New York Times as one of the 25 most iconic furniture pieces of the 21st century.
Dragon stool (Trà đá)
This plastic stool is a familiar sight at Vietnam’s sidewalk tea stands.
Its compact, lightweight, and stackable design is elevated with dragon-inspired craftsmanship.
Dragon brick vase (Cục gạch)
The vase takes its shape from a familiar building brick — a rough object transformed into a unique ceramic form for flowers.
Dragon pipe vase (Ống nước)
Inspired by everyday plumbing joints, this U-shaped flower vase is constructed from ceramic pipes, with a dragon’s head emerging at one end. A playful fusion of form and function.
Dragon pipe vase (ống nước) (2024) by Bat Trang Museum Atelier (BTMA)Bát Tràng Museum
Dragon tire vase (lốp xe) (2024) by Bat Trang Museum Atelier (BTMA)Original Source: Bat Trang Museum
Dragon tire vase (Lốp xe)
Inspired by a halved tire, this vase follows the bold curve of a dragon’s body wrapped around a solid, circular form. A creative and grounded fusion of street culture and traditional symbolism.
Photograph of Bat Trang Museum souvenir space by Bat Trang Museum and Le LaiBát Tràng Museum
Rồng Phố is currently on display at Bát Tràng Museum
Bát Tràng Museum Atelier (BTMA)—The 50-year-old workshop of Bát Tràng Museum, founded by the late People’s Artisan Vũ Thắng.
“A handcrafted ceramic collection that brings a fresh, shimmering, and modern spirit to the Year of the Dragon.” —Nhân Dân Newspaper.
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“A striking reinterpretation of the dragon and daily life objects into compelling ceramic designs.” — ELLE Decoration Vietnam.
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“A contemporary approach to the dragon symbol that still honors the elegance of traditional forms.” — L'Officiel Vietnam.
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Produced by: Bat Trang Museum
Words: Ha Tuan Minh
Photos: Le Lai, Gia Hin, Vy Nguyen, Hellos., ELLE Decoration Vietnam
Florist: Vy Nguyen
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