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Known as the “Pottery capital of China”, Yixing (pronounced ee-shing) is famous for its Zisha (Purple) clay teapots which is also know as Yixing teapots

First appeared during the Bei Song Dynasty (960 - 1127 AD) Yixing teapot has to this date over one thousand years of history in China. However it was largely unknown for hundreds of years and not until the late Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644 AD) that when their use and production began to flourish in China. Later high demand from Europe and throughout China fueled the teapot industry in Yixing where many craftsmen developed and mastered their own unique techniques over generations. For the following hundreds of years, Yixing teapot gradually attained reputation throughout China and Europe.



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By Wu ChengJing  

Master artist (Master craftsman), born in Yixing in 1977, member of the China national arts and crafts society. Wu was apprenticed to Grand Master artist Xie Man Lun and is known for the striking and yet elegant styling and stunning use of inlaied jade in her designs. Wu has received many awards for her works in national art competitions including several gold awards. Wu’s works are well received by her counterparts and collcetors in the mainland China. In 2007 Wu opened her own workshop called Jing Yu Fang where she can make some of her designs more affortable. Please note that teapots made by Wu herself will be clearly stated.


By Zhu Dan

Master artist (Master craftsman), born in Yixing in 1976, member of the China national arts and crafts society. A very well known artist in Yixing and the Zisha community in Asia. Zhu Dan started her life in Zisha art in 1991 and worked in Yixing Zisha Factory 1. She was taught by several Grand Masters artists including Xu Ping, Li Hong Chang and Jiang Rong. Zhu Dan has received 13 awards for her teapots in national art competitions between 2000 and 2004, and 6 of which were Gold awards. Zhu Dan has been named in many books and has her works collected in the centre of collectible in Hong Kong and the China national arts and crafts society. Zhu Dan’s works are well received by collectors in the mainland China and overseas. ** Click on the photo of Zhu Dan above to view our authorization from Zhu Dan **


By Lu NingGang

Artist (Asst. Master craftsman), born into a pottery family in 1975, member of the China national arts and crafts society, senior artist at the museum of zisha arts of Yixing. Lu was taught by calligraphy master Zhang Zhi An, master artist Jiang Xin An and by Zisha master artist Chen Guo Liang. In recent years, Lu has received many awards for his works in national and overseas art competitions and quite a few of his works are collected by museum. In 2002 his “Da Ji Li” teapot was permanently collected by Wu Xi museum in Yixing. In 2003 his “Xi Shi” teapot received the silver award at the exhibition of China pottery arts. In 2004 his “Xiang Pu” teapot received the silver award of Chinese exquisite art at the Wu Xi art exhibition. In the same year his “Jing Lan” teapot received the gold award at the Sino-Japanese-Korean International tea culture symposium. In 2006 his “Gao Shi Piao” teapot and “Kuai Le” teapot were both permanently collected by Wu Xi museum in Yixing. Lu’s works fully inherit the tradition of Zisha arts focusing deeply on traditional designs and themes. With most of his works mainly carved, his teapots displaying a strong taste of painting and calligraphy. ** A trophy of Yixing teapot for the 2007 world ranked number one table tennis champion Wang Hao! To read more click on the photo of Lu Ning Gang above. **


By Shen Qun

Master Artist (Master craftsman), born in Yixing in 1976, member of the Zisha crafts and arts society. Classic and elegant stlying are the main feature of Shen’s works which are well received by tea conoisseurs and collectors in the mainland China and overseas. Shen Qun has received many awards for his works. In 2001 Shen Qun’s “Yu Weng” teapot received a Silver award of Exquisite Art and his “Nian Nian You Yu” teapot received the Gold award of Traditional Art at the China Art Expo. In 2002 his “Fang Yuan Yu Bian” teapot received the Gold award of the China Estern Art. In the same year his “Fei Lai Fu” teapot received the Gold award of Exquisite Zisha of China at the China’s famous Spring Snail (Bi Luo Chun) tea culture Expo. In 2003 his “Zi Ye Shi Piao” teapot received the Gold award at the China National Artistry Gift Expo. In the same year his “Tian Di Shen Yun” teapot received the Gold award of Master Artist at the China Art Expo. In 2004 his “Hai Lang” teapot received the First-class award at the China Yixing International Pottery competition.


By Fan QuanMing

Master artist (Master craftsman), born into a Zisha family in Yixing in 1971, member of the China national arts and crafts society and named as China Zisha excellence of young artists. Fan has received several awards for his works in national competitions and his works are often featured in journals and papers. Fan was taught by Grand Master Mr. He Dao Hong and is known for his realistic figurines of small frogs and monkeys on his teapots. Fan’s works are well received by his counterparts and collcetors in the mainland China.


By Zhuang YongZhong

Artist (Asst. Master craftsman), born in 1968, member of the Zisha crafts and arts society. One of Zhang’s teapots has been featured in the Book of Yixing artists.


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