Black Pottery Disappointment
article about trip to remote Yunnan town for buying local pottery called Hei Tao , Yunnan Black Pottery. Mission failed. Continue reading Black Pottery Disappointment
Category: Pottery
Articles about the pottery. Mostly dedicated to Yunnan traditional tea pottery. Described sourcing guide of the pottery , tips and tricks how to find good pieces without being cheated, and so on.
Dai Tao – pottery from Dai Ethnic Minority
Dai pottery – Journey to the south of Yunnan for Dai Ethnic Minority pottery called “Dai Tao”. Search for the real Dai Tao Master and tea ceremony accessories made by “slow wheel” technique which is specific for Dai pottery. Continue reading Dai Tao – pottery from Dai Ethnic Minority
Jianshui pottery
Purchasing Jianshui Zitao , teaware made of Yunnan purple clay. Visiting the small producers and teapot makers , revealing the situation in the village and describe reality behind the scenes of hyped promotion of this pottery. Continue reading Jianshui pottery