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From the whispers of a lone shade to a chorus of colors

From the whispers of a lone shade to a chorus o...

Each unique glaze is not man-made but rather forms its natural and vibrant colors within the kiln. During the firing process in the kiln, factors such as temperature, kiln's environment will form different...

From the whispers of a lone shade to a chorus o...

Each unique glaze is not man-made but rather forms its natural and vibrant colors within the kiln. During the firing process in the kiln, factors such as temperature, kiln's environment will form different...

Tenmoku Cup Forms

The Alluring Curves

It is said that the glaze of the Jian Zhan symbolizes its refined dressing whereas the shape of the teacups signifies its poise. Craftsmen either delve deeper into replicating classic and rustic...

The Alluring Curves

It is said that the glaze of the Jian Zhan symbolizes its refined dressing whereas the shape of the teacups signifies its poise. Craftsmen either delve deeper into replicating classic and rustic...

Building Tenmoku

Building each unique Jian Zhan Teacups

All Jian Zhan teacups are handmade going through 13 elaborated processes. Below are the step by step how natural earth is being transformed by skilled craftsmen into beautiful art pieces...

Building each unique Jian Zhan Teacups

All Jian Zhan teacups are handmade going through 13 elaborated processes. Below are the step by step how natural earth is being transformed by skilled craftsmen into beautiful art pieces...

Tenmoku

What Is Jian Zhan?

Jian ware or Jian Zhan (建盏), is one of the eight famous ceramics of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), a popular type of tea ware which has a close connection with the prevalent...

What Is Jian Zhan?

Jian ware or Jian Zhan (建盏), is one of the eight famous ceramics of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), a popular type of tea ware which has a close connection with the prevalent...