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Jingdezhen Handmade Clay Throwing: A Millennia-Old Craft with Global Recognition

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  Jingdezhen Handmade Clay Throwing: A Millennia-Old Craft with Global Recognition 1. Historical Roots and Cultural Significance The art of handmade clay throwing in Jingdezhen traces its origins back to the Neolithic era, but reached its pinnacle during the Song Dynasty (1004-1007 AD). When imperial kilns were established to produce porcelain for royalty, the...
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Jingdezhen Porcelain: The Imperial Legacy of China's Porcelain Capital

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  Jingdezhen Porcelain: The Imperial Legacy of China's Porcelain Capital Jingdezhen, known as the "Porcelain Capital of China," has been the heart of ceramic artistry for over a millennium. Since the Song Dynasty, its exquisite porcelain has not only graced the halls of Chinese emperors but also traveled the world via the Maritime Silk...
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The Art of Nie-Diao: Preserving China's Delicate Hand-Sculpted Porcelain Tradition

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Jingdezhen Nie-Diao: A 1700-Year-Old Craft The Living Art of Jingdezhen Nie-Diao:A 1700-Year-Old Craft in Modern Homes A Heritage Recognised by UNESCO In 2014, UNESCO inscribed Jingdezhen's porcelain-making techniques—including the exquisite nie-diao (捏雕, hand-pinched sculpting)—on its Intangible Cultural Heritage list. This ancient craft, dating back to China's Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD), transforms humble clay into...
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Porcelain's DNA: Why Jingdezhen Clay is Unbeatable

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The Secret of Jingdezhen Clay The Secret of Jingdezhen Clay:A 1700-Year Legacy of Excellence For over 17 centuries, Jingdezhen has been revered as the "Porcelain Capital of the World." While masterful craftsmanship plays a role, the true foundation of its reputation lies in something more fundamental: its clay. What Makes Jingdezhen Clay Unique? Unlike...
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