via Vietnam Plus, 22 September 2023: Talented artisans are restoring the Kien Trung Palace in Hue’s imperial citadel using the traditional art of porcelain mosaic, aiming to complete the project by the end of this year.
Visitors to Hue imperial citadel may be surprised by the splendid, magnificent exterior of Kien Trung Palace, which is being restored by talented porcelain workers in the former imperial capital. The art of porcelain decoration is considered a brilliant “cloak”, breathing life into the unique palace and its Indochinese architectural style.
Among the different types of Hue imperial architectural decorative arts, porcelain mosaic has a leading role and position in Nguyen Dynasty imperial architecture.
Source: Porcelain mosaic revived in Hue Citadel | Videos | Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
