Yixing Jun-glazed pottery is a time-honored form of intangible cultural heritage featuring vibrant glazes and detailed designs. Dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), this exquisite craft showcases the intricate artistry of its artisans.
Using their thumbs and flexible fingers, artisans press, tap, scratch, and stack colorful clay to create unique designs and patterns on pottery surfaces. This thumb stacking technique is a hallmark of Jun-glazed pottery, resulting in rich and vibrant colors that have been cherished by both royal families and common people throughout history.
Today, the craftsmanship and finely crafted Jun-glazed pottery products can be admired at the Yixing Ceramic Museum in Wuxi, Jiangsu, the Chinese mainland. The museum regularly invites artists to demonstrate the making and decorating process of Jun-glazed pottery, promoting and conserving this traditional art form for future generations.
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