Each boot is a smooth blend of Vietnam's contemporary art with Italian style. (Photo: tuoitre.vn)

The full collection of 12 ceramic boots created by late People's Artisan Vu Thang is being shown to the public for the first time.

This invaluable legacy of contemporary Vietnamese ceramic art inspired by Italian fashion builds an artistic bridge between Vietnam and Italy and between the East and the West, according to the Italian embassy.

The ceramic boots feature ceramic motifs and enamel colors. Thang’s talented craftsmanship is blended with Italian elegance and style, thus making every ceramic work an extraordinary piece of art. The setting represents the Bat Trang pottery kiln and the leaning tower of Pisa, producing a very special experience for art lovers and a charming cross-over between Vietnam and Italy, the embassy said.

The collection is expected to be displayed in Rome soon.