Comments on: Onggi Pottery Production in Korea

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 00:18:29 +0000

I love hand crafted pieces like these and they make the most memorable of souvenirs!

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 00:01:09 +0000

Amazing craftsmanship – and only half an hour to sculpt?!
You’re right: seeing a specialist skill in action is amazing

By: Brian Miles

Brian Miles — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 07:28:39 +0000

Very nice article, Nancie, thanks for sharing your experience. I’ve been a fan of Korean pottery since I moved there in 2011 and I’ve collected several pieces of celadon, but I was’t familiar with the Onggi style. Looks like I need to add some to my collection!

By: Anita

Anita — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 09:09:06 +0000

I watched the video, Nancie and found the clay preparation to be as fascinating as watching the creation of the pot. What an amazingly ancient tradition! And it’s great that a person such as An Si-Seong has been recognized as a “tangible cultural asset.” A very interesting post. 🙂

By: Carole Terwilliger Meyers

Carole Terwilliger Meyers — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 01:42:49 +0000

Pottery making is such an interesting craft. I enjoyed visiting this little workshop in Korea with you.

By: Kreete

Kreete — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 22:30:48 +0000

That’s very interesting! And what an important part of Korean history and culture! Making one in 30 minutes, wow! He must really know what he is doing! Thanks for sharing! Loving the glazed ones!

By: cindy

cindy — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 23:58:41 +0000

Very interesting – it looks as if he is using a combination of slab and wheel construction. . . and getting lovely results!

By: Doreen Pendgracs

Doreen Pendgracs — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 18:28:32 +0000

Thx for this fascinating post on Onggi Pottery. I love how local artisans are being recognized (as they should be) for making contributions to the cultural makeup of a country.

By: Sue Reddel

Sue Reddel — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 15:40:04 +0000

Very interesting. It’s amazing how hot that over gets and how quickly they can produce such beautiful pieces.

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 15:06:20 +0000

I’ve never heard of Onggi pottery. What’s not clear from the pictures is what makes it unique? I mean, is it about his techniques or about the materials used? Or both?