Ceramics

Many times in visiting lessor developed countries the uniqueness of their handicrafts sticks out. Here os seems everyone makes the same few designs whether is be lacquer, ceramics, silks, wood carvings, etc. Vietnam is different. Is is because they are more developed? Is it because they did not have a capitalist economy until 20-25 years ago? Not sure but here are some photos of a ceramic manufacture...all done by hand using molds. Obviously labor is cheap. They say these workers make $150-250/month. A plate was selling for $40, before negotiation.