【Ideal Gift】Qin Quan, Wucai Duan Ni, Yixing Zisha, Handmade by Artisan Xu Tingting, 220ml

Product Introduction: Teapot Style: Qin Quan Clay Type: Wucai Duan Ni (Colorful Duan Clay) Artisan: Xu Tingting, Emerging Ceramic Artist Capacity: 220ml Features: The Qin Quan teapot is inspired by the shape of the weighing scales used in the Qin Dynasty. The standardization of weights and measures was the ultimate symbol of power at the time, thus the Qin Quan teapot carries the auspicious meaning of holding power. The Wucai Duan Ni clay is rich in particles of various colors, offering an elegant hue and excellent breathability. Origin: Yixing, Jiangsu The Story Behind Selling Zisha Teapots: Zisha teapots are tea brewing vessels with a long historical heritage, cherished by scholars and connoisseurs since ancient times. Their unique crafting process, distinct from other ceramics, imbues each teapot with its own character. Furthermore, the unglazed nature of Zisha teapots transforms the process of "nurturing" them into an engaging activity. This interactive quality, where the teapot becomes more beautiful with use, is perhaps the greatest reason for its enduring appeal. Recently, due to various factors, a trend of tea brewing has emerged among young people in Taiwan. Owning a Zisha teapot of excellent clay and craftsmanship has become a cherished desire for many consumers. However, the opaque product information and even counterfeit goods prevalent in the Zisha teapot market have long been a primary reason for consumers' hesitation. Our studio has been operating for nearly two years, and during this time, we've frequently engaged with our regular customers. They too have expressed confusion over the chaotic Zisha market and hoped that our expertise in ceramics could help them select high-quality, practical Zisha teapots. We wish to express our gratitude for your long-standing support and trust. However, as the saying goes, "different trades require different skills." While Zisha teapots are indeed ceramics, they are not our specialized field. Therefore, we have not directly addressed such inquiries until now, but it has led us to begin exploring the knowledge surrounding Zisha teapots. Fortunately, through various channels, we connected with a friend who deals in Zisha teapots locally in Yixing. After half a year of communication and learning, we finally reached a consensus in our philosophies. Before collaborating, we purchased several teapots ourselves for personal use and found that they met our requirements in terms of craftsmanship and materials. Only when they meet our standards will we recommend them to our customers. The Zisha teapots we sell adhere to four principles: 1. Crafted using traditional Zisha teapot techniques. 2. Using raw materials free from chemical additives. 3. Accurately representing the type of clay used. 4. Truthfully stating the artisan's title. Each Zisha teapot is accompanied by a magnified photograph of the clay at 200x magnification, allowing customers to clearly see the true appearance and texture of the Zisha. It is only through such rigorous self-inspection of our products that we gain the confidence to sell them to you. If you require the original high-resolution microscopic images, please feel free to message us after your purchase! → Purchase Notes * Most products in this design hall are purely handmade, and the glaze or ash glaze on each piece will vary. This is part of the charm of ceramic art. Therefore, once a piece is sold out, it will not be restocked, and an identical piece cannot be found. If a piece you like is purchased by someone else, we regret that you will have to choose another item from the design hall. We apologize for any inconvenience. Alternatively, you may contact the designer to see if a similar piece is available. * Capacity is measured by hand and may have slight variations. * Works may exhibit some marks from the crafting process. As all pieces are handmade or semi-handmade, there may be some operational traces. * During the firing process, ash glaze may distribute naturally. This is entirely normal and is what Natural Glaze emphasizes – that ceramics are inherently natural. If you have any questions about the product, please message us. * Product images are taken in a studio with adjusted lighting and environment, but no post-production editing is used. Please refer to the actual product for color accuracy, as variations will not be considered defects. → Design Hall Story A local ceramic studio in Yingge, Taiwan. Design and production are firmly rooted in Taiwan, offering beautiful and practical ceramic coffee ware. Several Taiwanese masters with decades of experience blend traditional pottery craftsmanship with coffee culture, making coffee and beauty a part of life. Additionally, our ceramic masters have years of experience in producing tea ware and hand-thrown vessels. Natural Glaze Cultural and Creative Studio also offers exquisite tea ware and purely handmade ceramic items. Recently, we have also begun collaborating with artisans and creators from different regions, hoping to offer a more diverse range of ceramic products to everyone.