"Generations of Dedication: 50 Years Perfecting a Single Craft"
"A Kiln’s Legacy in Every Cup"
A Kiln’s Legacy in Every Vessel,A Civilization’s Soul in Every Sip.「一器纳千年窑火，一杯藏文明密码」
From 128 spins of time,Through 48 hours of fire’s embrace,This cup carries moonlight written by Ming Dynasty hands,A fragment of 7,000 years—now in yours.
《The Civilizational Code in Clay: The Past and Present of Jingde Ceramics Studio》
In AD 1004, Emperor Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty bestowed the reign title Jingde upon Changnan Town. When the first batch of blue-and-white porcelain emerged from the dragon kiln with a luster described as "as blue as the sky, as clear as a mirror," no one foresaw this land would become the heart of global ceramic civilization. Our story begins with the kaolin clay beside Jingdezhen’s ancient kilns: Rooted in Song Dynasty imperial kiln techniques, the craftsmanship blends 72 ancient skills with seasonal cycles, yielding masterpieces from Tang Dynasty secret-colored porcelain to Song Dynasty sky-blue Ru ware. Revived in 2015 by fifth-generation ceramic artist Chen Xiuyuan, the studio unites 27 intangible cultural heritage inheritors, merging traditional precision (0.1mm-precision clay rolling) with modern glaze innovations. Every tea ware carries a Triple Identity Card, linking clay origin, historical symbolism, and artisans’ fingerprints. Collaborations with institutions like the Palace Museum and Dunhuang Academy reimagine heritage, while seasonal collections engage young audiences. Through handcrafted pieces, Jingde Ceramics Studio invites the world to sip China’s millennial civilizational story.
Simplified Ceramic Making Process Illustration
Pottery Wheel Shaping
Pottery wheel shaping – also known as wheel throwing – is a millennia-old technique where wet clay is shaped into functional or decorative forms (bowls, vases, mugs) using a rotating wheel. By harnessing centrifugal force and hand precision, potters transform raw clay into symmetrical pieces, blending artistry with physics.
Shaping & Trimming
On the semi-dry green body, excess parts are trimmed using tools such as bisque trimming knives and grindstones to make the shape more precise and the surface smoother. This process not only lays the foundation for the subsequent glazing but also imparts a warm and smooth texture to the ceramics through manual carving. It is an important link connecting the raw clay and art.
Bisque Firing
Bisque firing is the first firing of unglazed ceramic ware (greenware), turning fragile wet clay into bisque ware – a porous, semi-hard material ready for glazing, painting, or carve. This process dates to 6,000 BCE and is critical for preventing cracks during final glazing.
Ceramic Painting
Ceramic painting is the art of decorating bisque-fired clay with pigments and glazes before final firing. It combines artistic expression with technical precision, turning functional pottery into collectible art. Techniques include underglaze (painted before glazing) and overglaze (painted after glazing).
Glazing by Dipping
Glazing by dipping is a rapid, uniform glazing technique where bisque-fired pottery is fully submerged in liquid glaze. Used for centuries, it ensures even coverage for bowls, mugs, and tiles, with results ranging from smooth monochrome glaze to dramatic kiln transformation effect .
Firing in Kiln
Kiln firing is the high-temperature process that transforms raw clay and glazes into permanent ceramic ware. It involves precise temperature control and atmosphere management (oxidation/reduction) to achieve desired colors, textures, and durability.
"The Kiln Masters of Jingdezhen: Guardians of Fire and Clay"
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