Shaping Clay, Shaping Dreams: Meet Young Potter Xu Qu! 🎨🍵
Have you ever wondered how teapots are made? In Yixing, a city in China’s Jiangsu Province, there’s a special kind of clay called zisha clay. For over 100 years, families in Yixing have been turning this magical clay into beautiful teapots! And today, we’re going to meet someone very special who’s continuing this amazing tradition.
👋 Say hello to Xu Qu, a young potter whose family has been making teapots for over a century! That’s more than 100 years of crafting teapots by hand. Isn’t that incredible?
For Xu, making a zisha teapot is like telling a story. She sees it as a linear art form, which means each step flows smoothly into the next one, just like the chapters of a book. From molding the clay to adding the final touches, every part is important to create the perfect teapot.
“When I work with the clay, it’s like I’m connecting with my family’s history,” says Xu. “Each teapot carries a piece of our tradition.”
What Makes Zisha Teapots So Special?
Zisha teapots aren’t just ordinary teapots. They’re made from a unique purple clay found only in Yixing! This clay helps keep the tea warm and makes it taste even better. Because of this, zisha teapots are loved by tea fans all around the world.
Keeping Traditions Alive 🌟
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s important to remember our roots. People like Xu Qu are helping to keep old traditions alive by sharing them with new generations. Maybe one day, you’ll get to try making something special that’s been passed down in your family!
So next time you sip some tea, think about the amazing journey it took to get to your cup, and the talented hands like Xu’s that crafted the teapot.
Cheers to traditions, tea, and the artists who keep them alive! 🍵❤️
Reference(s):
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