Since the 15th Century, prized for their elegance and exceptional tea brewing capabilities. Made of yixing unglazed clay, they absorb teas' essential oils and improve ensuing brews.
"Lianzi" means Lotus Seed, "lianzi" family has various shapes and forms, which reflects the Buddhist saying "Lotus originates from the heart, and the heart gives rise to infinite forms." the shape of the Lotus Seed was characterized by a straight mouth, drooping shoulders, circular feet, and a round and bulging body with a slightly bulging cover, resembling a lotus seed. Over time, the design evolved from being simple and rustic to being elegant and graceful, with the lid raised and adorned with a bead knob, making it look more towering. A small spout gracefully protrudes from the shoulder of the pot, while the handle is shaped like a woman's arm in a graceful and elegant stance.
"Zhugu" zisha teapot,taking bamboo as its theme, this teapot exaggerates and transforms its form, with the body sculpted into a trunk and the bamboo joints simplified and elegant, exuding a sense of stability and balance. The spout and handle are crafted into new tender branches, with a dynamic and powerful momentum. The lid is topped with a sculpted, curved bamboo twig in the shape of a bridge, with bamboo leaf patterns attached beneath the knob. This work perfectly captures the unique characteristics and noble qualities of bamboo, and the Bamboo Drum teapot has a unique place among yixing teapots due to its distinctive design.
"Xubian" yixing teapot is considered one of the most challenging shapes to create in traditional handmade purple clay pottery. In fact, it's said in the industry that "one point of shaping equals one point of difficulty in forming." To create this teapot, the potter must start with a cylindrical shape and then use a "clay pat" to gently tap and flatten the clay without causing it to collapse. This requires a great deal of skill and precision in manual operation, making it a difficult and time-consuming process. Despite the challenges, the Xubian teapot is highly valued by collectors and tea enthusiasts for its unique and elegant shape, as well as its ability to brew tea with a rich and full flavor.
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