Wood-Fired Rose Gold Ash Glaze Cha Hai / Gong Dao Bei / Handmade by Xiaopingfan

Life continues, simply and beautifully. Brew a pot of fine tea, pour it into the cha hai, and time seems to stand still. The aroma of tea fills the air, a tranquil moment in the gentle flow of years. This wood-fired cha hai, with its golden hues and ash glaze, blends splendor with rustic charm. Its spout is designed for a clean, precise pour. Capacity: Approx. 300cc In 2023, two artists from Xiaopingfan Pottery Studio, Chen Shiping and Wang Yifan, had their works selected for awards at the 5th Shanghai International Wood-Fired Ceramics Competition. Your support fuels our continued creativity. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341561855_249c0591a6_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341437984_c608c50771_c.jpg 2023 Media Coverage: The Lean Startup Journey of Xiaopingfan Art https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341329978_bb6984d457_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341561785_f553253a82_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341329968_8834731df8_c.jpg At Xiaopingfan Pottery Studio, we do not pursue mass production. Each creation begins with a unique concept, imbuing the pure hand-pinching or wheel-throwing process with life. Every piece is one-of-a-kind. Our works are a collaboration between my husband and me, hence the marks of "Ping" or "Fan." Some pieces also bear the "Xiaopingfan Pottery Studio" seal – truly unique! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567264550_68d52fdae8_b.jpg **1. What is the origin of your works?** We primarily use clay from the USA, Japan, and Miaoli, Taiwan, for our creations. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567015014_0b15931da0_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51565549942_7663197885_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567015039_4c2a9b80e3_c.jpg **2. What is the wood-firing process?** We mix clays from the USA, Japan, and Miaoli in various proportions. The forming process is entirely by hand-pinching (not on a wheel), gradually shaping the piece. After basic shaping, we refine the lines and polish the greenware. Once in the kiln, the wood-firing process using natural longan and acacia wood lasts for five days and four nights, uninterrupted. Temperatures reach over 1200°C. During this time, natural ash falls onto the pieces, forming a distinctive ash glaze. Simultaneously, the flame patterns within the kiln dance around the works, creating beautiful orange-red or blue-purple flame marks. After five days and four nights of ash and flame interplay, the pieces require another week to cool down before their final beauty is revealed! As the kiln atmosphere differs with each firing, the ash deposits and flame patterns on every piece are unique, making each creation truly one of a kind! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567015104_1eec785177_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567264535_7bd0037e60_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51565533012_fdce6d65a3_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51566346721_2b98f539f8_c.jpg **3. What should our esteemed guests note?** Product colors may vary slightly due to photographic lighting. As these are purely handmade creations, they will bear the marks of the crafting process. Minor variations, such as slight unevenness in the rim or small marks from the firing process, are normal and do not affect the usability of the piece. 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Xiaopingfan Art's Recent Competition and Exhibition History** 2025 Director, Ceramics Association of the Republic of China (Chen Shiping) 2025 Supervisor, Ceramics Association of the Republic of China (Wang Yifan) 2025 Wang Yifan Awarded Excellence in Innovative Ceramics Personnel 2025 Chen Shiping Selected for Award for Outstanding Ceramic Business Operations 2025 Collection at Quanzhou First-Class Museum: "White Monkey Censer" 2025 Collection at Quanzhou First-Class Museum: "Antelope Pair" 2024 Selected for the 9th Golden Teapot Award International Ceramic Design Competition: "Dancing Girl" 2024 Selected for the 9th Golden Teapot Award International Ceramic Design Competition: "Refuse War" 2024 "Xintaoward" Excellent New Ceramic Studio Award 2023 Media Coverage: The Lean Startup Journey of Xiaopingfan Art 2023 Nominated Two Works at the 5th Shanghai International Wood-Fired Ceramics Competition: "Antelope Pair," "White Monkey Censer" 2023 Ceramics Association of the Republic of China: "Ceramic Sculpture · Tracing Ceramics" Member Exhibition 2022 "Xintaoward" Excellent New Ceramic Studio Award 2022 "Xintaoward" Excellence in Innovative Ceramics Personnel Award 2022 Ceramics Association of the Republic of China: "Shining Bright" Joint Exhibition 2022 Yilan Art Exhibition, Photography Category, Selected Work: "Great Roc Spreading Its Wings" 2022 Ceramics Association of the Republic of China: "Brilliant" Joint Exhibition 2021 Miaoli Ceramics Art Festival Ceramics Competition, Wood-Fired Category, Excellence Award: "Cows Colliding" 2021 Nominated Three Works at the 4th Shanghai International Wood-Fired Ceramics Competition: "Extreme Joy," "Dancing with Sheep," "Sheepishly Content" 2021 Miaoli Ceramics Association & Cultural Affairs Bureau Joint Exhibition