With just over two weeks to go until Tet, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, the pottery kilns are bustling with activity, crafting adorable piggy banks to serve the festive market.
Piggy banks, especially golden pigs, are a favorite choice for many Vietnamese during Tet, as they symbolize prosperity and wealth for the coming year. However, this year is extra special, with the pottery villages buzzing like never before as eager buyers snap up these pig-themed items, considered the symbolic animal of 2019.
It’s not just traditional piggy banks or golden pigs; there are also various creative takes on the theme, such as pig-shaped flower pots and even famous characters painted on the pigs. Let’s take a look at some of these piggy creations ahead of the upcoming Tet holiday.
1 Traditional Piggy Banks
During Tet, traditional piggy banks with simple patterns and colors remain a popular choice. Unlike the flashy golden pigs, these traditional piggy banks exude an air of elegance and simplicity, adding a touch of comfort to any home.
Apart from their modest colors, traditional piggy banks are often adorned with auspicious words like “Tài” (wealth), “Lộc” (prosperity), and “Phúc” (fortune), or festive couplets, reflecting the wishes of the homeowners.
Additionally, many pottery studios and young artisans have come up with innovative designs, featuring beloved characters like Doraemon and Spider-Man, making these piggy banks even more endearing.
2 Golden Pigs
During the Year of the Pig, golden pigs are an absolute must-have. This year, they are even more sought-after, perhaps due to it being the zodiac year of the pig. Everyone is on the lookout for the most beautiful golden pigs to display in their homes.
Golden pigs are a popular choice during the Year of the Pig
The price of golden pigs varies, ranging from a few dozen to a few hundred thousand Vietnamese Dong, depending on their size. The most popular ones are those inscribed with the word “Lộc” (prosperity), which cost around 250,000 VND. There are also artisanal piggy banks with special meanings that can fetch prices from several million to even tens of million Dong.
Golden pigs come in a range of prices depending on their size
3 Pig-Shaped Flower Pots
This year, apart from traditional piggy banks, many pottery studios have come up with a unique twist—pig-shaped flower pots. These creations not only serve as charming decorations but also as planters for homeowners to nurture their green thumbs.
Pig-shaped flower pots add a unique and beautiful touch to any home
These flower pots are both decorative and functional
Pig-shaped flower pots come in a variety of designs
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