TTLV: Preserving and developing traditional Kyo pottery in Japan – Lessons learned for Vietnam

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS

1. Student's full name:Nguyen Thi Ngoc My                           

2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: June 20, 1987

4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Decision No. 1883/QD-XHNV-SDH dated October 21, 2010, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, recognizing the student.

6. Changes in the training process: None

7. Thesis title:Preserving and developing traditional Kyo pottery in Japan – Lessons learned for Vietnam.

8. Major: Asian Studies Code: 60.31.50

9. Scientific supervisor:Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Duy Dung, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies – Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences

10. Summary of the thesis results:

Based on reference materials on traditional Kyo ceramics and Japanese ceramics in general, this thesis provides an overview of Kyo ceramics, including its characteristics, history of formation and development, and current status. From there, it delves into the conservation and development of this unique type of ceramics. Furthermore, the thesis explores and connects these findings to draw initial lessons learned that can be applied to the conservation and development of traditional Vietnamese ceramic villages in particular, as well as traditional craft villages in general in Vietnam.

11. Practical applications:

Preserving and developing traditional crafts, including Kyo pottery, is a matter of great concern in Japan. Along with the development of modern society, traditional Japanese Kyo pottery faces many threats due to its inability to compete with mass-produced industrial ceramics. Under the direction of the Japanese government, the prefectural and municipal governments of Kyoto, along with the people of Kyoto, have taken positive steps to preserve and develop traditional Kyo pottery. From research on the preservation and development of Kyo pottery in a progressive country like Japan, we can draw relevant lessons that can be applied to the current situation in Vietnam – where traditional craft villages also face many difficulties such as capital, markets, and environmental pollution.

12. Directions for further research:

This thesis only makes general connections to Vietnam and has not yet thoroughly analyzed each case of pottery villages. If conditions permit, further research is needed, focusing on a specific pottery village in Vietnam. This would allow for a comparative study with the conservation and development of Kyo ceramics in Japan, drawing relevant practical lessons.

13. Published works related to the thesis: None

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Nguyen Thi Ngoc My 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: June 20, 1987 4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Admission decision number: 1883/QD-XHNV-SDH, Dated October 21, 2010 of the Director of University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

6. Changes in academic process: No.

7. Official thesis title: Conservation and Development of Kyo ceramics in Japan – Lessons for Vietnam

8. Major: Asian Studies Code: 60.31.50

9. Supervisors: Associate Professor, Doctor Nguyen Duy Dung, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies – Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences

10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

Based on the references of traditional Kyo ceramics and Japanese pottery in general, Thesis has brought forward an overview of Kyo ceramics, including characteristics, history of constitution and development, the rights of the case.... in order to delve into the preservation and development of this unique type of ceramics. In addition, the thesis is also the result of a process of research and making connections so as to initially draw some lessons, which can be applied to the conservation and development of Vietnamese traditional ceramic village in particular and Vietnamese traditional craft village in general.

11. Practical applicability, if any:

Conservation and development of traditional craft village – consisting of Kyo ceramics, is a serious matter in Japan. As the society becomes modernized, Japanese traditional Kyo ceramics now has to confront extinction due to lack of competitiveness against industrialized ceramics with mass production. The Authority of Metropolis and City of Kyoto and also all residents, installed by Government of Japan, have taken positive actions to preseve and extend the important tradition of Kyo ceramics. Suitable lessons can be learned from researchs in conservation and development of Kyo ceramics in such a modern country as Japan, to apply to Vietnam, whose traditional craft villages are now facing many problems of funding, market expansion and pollution…

12. Further research directions, if any:

Thesis has only general suggestions are made when it comes to applying to the problems of Vietnam, rather than carefully analyzed in accordance with each ceramic village. Should there be suitable conditions to continue developing, further studies need to be made on one particular Vietnamese ceramic village, so as to compare with conservation and development of Kyo ceramics in Japan and draw out suitable lessons for practice.

13. Thesis-related publications: No