Pyongyang, April 19 (KCNA) -- Koryo Celadon Craftwork is part of the intangible cultural heritage of the DPRK.
Koryo celadon is blue-colored pottery created in the period of Koryo (918-1392).
Koryo celadon, which had been in its heyday in the 11th and 12th centuries, further developed in the 13th and 14th centuries.
It was so clear and clean in colour that it was likened to blue sky in autumn, blue sky after the rain, blue water flowing in deep mountains, clear water in Sangpaldam (eight pools) of Mt Kumgang and jade. For this reason, the blue ceramics of Koryo were called "Koryo jaded green porcelain" and "Koryo celadon".
Koryo celadon is classified into pure celadon, engraved celadon and inlaid celadon, according to decorative techniques.
Decorative patterns of Koryo celadon were used in various ways to go well with the colors of things and phenomena existing in nature such as vine patterns and exclusive patterns.
The shapes of Koryo celadon are almost long curved so they look thin, flexible, lively and vigorous. The pattern lines, drawn with confidence, represent reasonable yet strong assertion and express optimistic feelings of life, so it is sometimes called "pottery of patterns".
Koryo celadon, manufactured and completed by various techniques and thermal engineering principles, has reached the height of ceramic art for a harmonious combination of shape, decorative patterns and green blue colour.
Koryo celadon craftwork was registered as a part of national intangible cultural heritage in May 2014. -0-
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