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Slip-Painting Process for Yixing Zisha Ware

Slip-painting, also referred to as Ni Hui, is a distinguished traditional decorative art exclusive to Yixing Zisha pottery. Regarded as “decorating clay with clay”, this craft uses natural Zisha clay slip as paint instead of chemical pigments or glazes. After…

Introduction to Yixing Zisha Teapots

China’s Unique Handmade Ceramic Craft Yixing Zisha teapots are distinctive handmade ceramic artworks originating from Dingshu Town, Yixing, Jiangsu Province. The craft dates back to the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty, using unique local Zisha ore as raw material.…