Have you ever wondered how everyday clay can be turned into beautiful porcelain? 🤔 Meet Pai Peng Yin, also known as the “Porcelain Granny” from China’s Taiwan region. She has been crafting amazing black-glazed porcelain for over 50 years! 🏺✨
Porcelain is a special kind of pottery that is fired at very high temperatures, making it strong and shiny. The black-glazed porcelain that Porcelain Granny makes is extra special because of its deep, dark color. 🖤
Even though many people use machines to make pottery nowadays, Porcelain Granny still makes each piece by hand. She believes that every handful of clay has a story to tell. 📖 When she crafts, she feels connected to her Chinese heritage and wants to keep these traditions alive.
Porcelain Granny doesn’t need fancy words to express herself. She simply says, “We’ve always been Chinese.” 🇨🇳 That one sentence shows how proud she is of her culture and history.
Her dedication inspires us to remember the importance of our roots and the beauty of handmade crafts. Maybe next time you see a piece of pottery, you’ll think about the stories and traditions behind it! 😊
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Porcelain granny's mission: Saving the stories hidden in clay
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