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Yixing: the art of playing ceramic plates

    When we looked around 2000 square meters exhibition hall, the representative works of pottery covered with a high level of innovative design the exhibition. Are kiln, greenware, gorgeous pottery, fine ceramics ... ... 2400 pieces (sets) of ceramics exudes artistic works, attracting visitors gave the sound of wonder.

    This is all I pottery in China - Yixing City, Jiangsu Province, held its eighth national ceramic art exhibitions and design innovation in assessment activities Shen Ping works on-site to see. The appraisal focused on demonstrating Yixing, Jiangsu, Guangdong, Hebei, Shandong, Jiangxi and other places more than 10 industrial zones as well as many colleges pottery ceramics workers, works, of which only sent to show eligible, Yixing producing works amounted to 641 ( sets), in addition to purple craft, but also introduced both pottery, porcelain, pottery, painted pottery, fine pottery, ceramics demonstrated the innovative design of the new ideas and new trends.

    October 28 to 30, China Ceramic Industry Association, China Light Industry Federation has sponsored a National Ceramic Art and Design Innovation appraisal activities in Yixing City, Jiangsu Province, are cultural dingshuzhen pottery store. A four-year term of the national ceramic art and innovation in assessment activities known as the "Chinese Ceramics Games", which aims for the prosperity of Chinese ceramic art, promoting industrial development, cultivate and foster ceramic art and design talent, to encourage traditional arts inheritance and innovation. The be eligible, works, combining more cultural connotation and technology components. Jiangsu Province, as the ancient pottery and ceramic producing province, a larger market share, particularly in Yixing is known. Ceramics Ceramics Society Institute and the USA and China respectively, at the opening ceremony, Yixing City, awarded "China's Yixing World Zhihu Center" and "China Yixing - Teapot Capital of the World" plaque.

    Yixing Ceramic Industry Association, Shih Chun-tong, said: "We will 'China Yixing International Ceramic Fair' reputation as an international on a well-known brand." Today, with a history of seven thousand pottery "pottery capital" Yixing, with 10 10000 potters, ancient pottery have innovative ideas, bigger and stronger ceramics industry.

    Create a city's calling card

    Yixing ancient times known as Yang Xian, located in Taihu West Bank, known for "pottery, the ancient capital, the hole in the world, bamboo ocean, an oasis of tea," Art Institute of Chicago. Yixing leading eco-tourism resources in the south, the "Yang Xian Jiangnan Landscape A" said, within the Tao Celestine Scenic Area, Longchi Mountain Scenic Area, etc. to build "eco-garden tour," famous. In 2000, Yixing, Jiangsu Province, has been defined as "the famous pottery capital of China, Jiangsu Province, an important industrial tourist city, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui and comprehensive services business in areas bordering cities." "Eleventh Five-Year" period, Yixing will be the West Taihu Lake line of first-class industrial and commercial city, first-class eco-city, first-class city of Habitat. The pottery and ceramics industry, the development of Yixing's unique "city card" has put up a bridge of communication with the world.

    7000 years of experience with pottery Yixing pottery to unique "five-colored earth" manufacturing Zi Shahu, known as the "pottery capital of the flowers." The purple sand tea pottery, as early as the Ming Dynasty had gained an outstanding reputation, reputation abroad. More than 100 Chinese in the contemporary arts and crafts masters and the masters of Chinese ceramic art, Yixing have 11, in addition to 21 provincial-level arts and crafts, arts and crafts masters and celebrities. Today, Yixing purple sand culture and also with the improvement of living standards of our people into a new historical period of development. Yixing purple clay products in almost all domestic cities have sales of more than 50 countries from Yixing purple clay pottery imported products. In 2005, Yixing Yixing has been successfully declared a national-level intangible cultural heritage, arts and crafts technology category was classified as the first.

    Traditional Yixing Yixing pottery, greenware, fine pottery, both pottery, and pottery, "Five Golden Flowers" famous. Yixing is the Tao Du, pottery industry in the small Sichuan. To rich and famous of the dingshuzhen ceramics, pottery culture and long history, has been named "Chinese historical and cultural town", "hometown of Chinese folk art." Yixing there are nearly 1,200 types of industrial enterprises, mainly in the dingshuzhen. Ding Shu artistic ceramics, daily-use ceramics, garden ceramics, architectural ceramics, industrial ceramics more than 8,000 varieties of five categories, with annual sales of 3.0 billion, accounting for one-third of the town's total economic output, of which more than billion in ceramic enterprises 10.

    According to reports, art ceramics with purple as its representative, is made of purple clay as raw material, create Ming pots, planters and sculptures; in household ceramics production enterprises, such as fine pottery Yixing Group and Golden Sail companies with annual sales of a variety of daily ceramic tableware more than 400 million yuan, Yixing pottery factories and other enterprises sales all kinds of ceramic bottle more than 300 million yuan, becoming a major supplier to domestic and international wineries; garden with glazed tiles and ceramic pots mainly dingshuzhen the existing 7 Modern glazed tile production lines, each high-quality glazed tiles Nissan 60000; pots are the main varieties of purple flower pot, red mud pots, and glazing pots, there are nearly 200 manufacturers, the annual production of various types of pots more than 300 million yuan , 50% of export overseas, is the largest production base and export base of flower pots; architectural and decorative ceramic wall and floor tiles are mainly used outside the wall.

    As the largest pottery in East China market - China Ceramic Pottery Capital City, October 26 at dingshuzhen formal completion of Yixing pottery of this traditional industry full of vitality.

    Development and combine the arts of

    With the progress of the times, Yixing pottery products have shrunk, some rough Tao Gang, basins, altar, pots historical mission has been completed, exit the stage of history, replaced by modern ceramic products. It is understood that, as an important traditional industries, Yixing ceramic is still 100,000 potter's survival "rice bowl." The last four years, Yixing ceramics industry volume increased by 1.2 times, and have industrial ceramics, glazed tiles, ceramic pots and bottles and many other national sales of the product categories and varieties first. At the same time, science and technology pervade the entire industry is undergoing fundamental changes in modes of production, industrial ceramics have sprung up everywhere, honeycomb ceramic, ceramic beads, oil and support for high-tech ceramics agents already have a good foundation. Ceramics for daily use of performance-based transformation of endless design and production of more refined and artistic.

    Referred to the development of ceramic art in China Yixing Xu Xiutang a master craftsman who laments that, original spirit of freedom of expression, that is, continuous innovation consciousness is the life of ceramic works, so contemporary ceramics in the same time to learn the essence of traditional culture, but also should be absorbed, digested more modern styling concepts to publicize their creativity and imagination, will carry forward the spirit of purple sand culture and the arts. Yixing pottery, such as the survival of the innovation as a corporate power, in recent decades in development, will combine product development and art, developed altar decorated with traditional glaze cans, guest houses and animal art of ceramic pottery tableware, vases, flower, etc. art furnishings products, has brought vitality to the traditional ceramics.

    Painted Pottery in innovation to establish the status of art has changed the traditional image of the innovation to expand the market. At present a new pattern painted pottery has entered a mature stage, entered the stage of social epidemic. Innovation and development of modern pottery became a microcosm of the industry, creating a Chinese-style "pottery" industrial road.

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Hand Painted Mexican Talavera Ceramic Tile - 4x4 Universe Sale Price: $1.85   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description The Universe talavera tile can be a perfect complement to decorate a bathroom shower wall, a kitchen backsplash, a fireplace, a stairway, or any other project you have in mind. Each of our Mexican talavera tile is unique and handcrafted. The hand made nature gives it a warm and rustic finish. The tiles are made from clay dug out of the ground and fired to a temperature at which the clay undergoes chemical changes and becomes permanently hard. Then the tile is glazed and decorated by hand, and fired once again to give it its final and lively finish. Its physical characteristics make Mexican tiles particularly attractive and distinctive. Characteristics of Mexican Talavera Tile: 1) All sizes are nominal. Due to the handcrafted nature heir ACTUAL SIZE is approximately 4 1/8 x 4 1/8 in. 2) Handcrafted talavera tiles are not perfectly square. 3) The height and length of a tile may not be the same. 4) Measurements within a tile may vary by as much as 1/8 in. 5) All of our standard Mexican tiles have a 1/4 in. thickness. 6) The tiles are slippery when wet if used as floors. 7) Industry standard recommends to add on 5-10% additional to the tile needed to account for waste, special cuts, or other unforeseen problems. This is particularly important in complex installations. 8) Lot variation in size and color may be present. 9) There is no guarantee that tiles ordered as add-ons will match those from the original orders. This is an inherent characteristic in all ceramic tiles, and particularly in all handcrafted tiles. 10) Talavera tiles are NOT frost proof. SUITABLE TILE USAGE FOR MEXICAN TALAVERA TILE: All residential and commercial wall applications, bathroom walls, light-use countertop, showers, back splashes, fireplaces, counters, and light-use flooring; as accents flooring, or as a border to define an area. Pool chemicals may negatively impact glazes. Not slip resistant. Outdoor use is subject to climate. Features All our talavera tiles have a red body bisque. Color variation within individual tiles. Crazing effect may be appear before or after installation. Variations in thickness, flatness, size, colors, design, and squareness. Characterized as unique, irregular, functional, and expressive. Our talavera tiles have a 1/4 in. thickness.

8"x8" Art Tile - Butterfly Kitty Sale Price: $16.99   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Tile painting is a traditional Chinese craft with a 2,000-year history. Every art tile from Wind River is hand-painted by highly skilled craftspeople, then kiln-fired at high temperatures with brilliant colors, complex glazes, and unique textures. The artistic process is painstaking and time-intensive - and the results are, quite literally, works of art. Wind River 8" tiles can be hung on a wall or displayed on a table using the built-in easel on the back. While we recommend that the tile be used indoors and for decorative purposes only, many of our customers have successfully used the tiles outdoors (in temperate climates) and as trivets. The backing on the tiles may be removed by simply soaking the tile in water for a few hours. The tile can then be used as an accent tile in a standard tile installation, for instance as a countertop backsplash in a kitchen or bathroom, a fireplace mantle, or elsewhere. These beautiful tiles, in a variety of styles and designs, can add the perfect accent to brighten any home. Features Hand-painted, then kiln-fired at high temperatures Brilliantly colored, with complex glazes and unique textures Hang on a wall or use built-in easel to display Backing is removable to install as a standard tile

4"x4" Art Tile - Hummingbird on Green Left Sale Price: $6.99   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Tile painting is a traditional Chinese craft with a 2,000-year history. Every art tile from Wind River is hand-painted by highly skilled craftspeople, then kiln-fired at high temperatures with brilliant colors, complex glazes, and unique textures. The artistic process is painstaking and time-intensive - and the results are, quite literally, works of art. Wind River 4" tiles can be hung on a wall or displayed on a table using the built-in easel on the back. While we recommend that the tile be used indoors and for decorative purposes only, many of our customers have successfully used the tiles outdoors (in temperate climates) and as trivets. The backing on the tiles may be removed by simply soaking the tile in water for a few hours. The tile can then be used as an accent tile in a standard tile installation, for instance as a countertop backsplash in a kitchen or bathroom, a fireplace mantle, or elsewhere. These beautiful tiles, in a variety of styles and designs, can add the perfect accent to brighten any home. Features Hand-painted, then kiln-fired at high temperatures Brilliantly colored, with complex glazes and unique textures Hang on a wall or use built-in easel to display Backing is removable to install as a standard tile

Mexican Tile - Set of NINE 4x4 Red Talavera Tiles Sale Price: $13.05   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Talavera tile can be a perfect complement to decorate a bathroom shower wall, a kitchen backsplash, a fireplace, a stairway, or any other project you have in mind. Each of our Mexican talavera tile is unique and handcrafted. The hand made nature gives it a warm and rustic finish. The tiles are made from clay dug out of the ground and fired to a temperature at which the clay undergoes chemical changes and becomes permanently hard. Then the tile is glazed and decorated by hand, and fired once again to give it its final and lively finish. Its physical characteristics make Mexican tiles particularly attractive and distinctive. Characteristics of Mexican Talavera Tile: 1) All sizes are nominal. Due to the handcrafted nature heir ACTUAL SIZE is approximately 4 1/8 x 4 1/8 in. 2) Handcrafted talavera tiles are not perfectly square. 3) The height and length of a tile may not be the same. 4) Measurements within a tile may vary by as much as 1/8 in. 5) All of our standard Mexican tiles have a 1/4 in. thickness. 6) The tiles are slippery when wet if used as floors. 7) Industry standard recommends to add on 5-10% additional to the tile needed to account for waste, special cuts, or other unforeseen problems. This is particularly important in complex installations. 8) Lot variation in size and color may be present. 9) There is no guarantee that tiles ordered as add-ons will match those from the original orders. This is an inherent characteristic in all ceramic tiles, and particularly in all handcrafted tiles. 10) Talavera tiles are NOT frost proof. SUITABLE TILE USAGE FOR MEXICAN TALAVERA TILE: All residential and commercial wall applications, bathroom walls, light-use countertop, showers, back splashes, fireplaces, counters, and light-use flooring; as accents flooring, or as a border to define an area. Pool chemicals may negatively impact glazes. Not slip resistant. Outdoor use is subject to climate. Features Includes nine (9) 4x4 inch tiles Color variation within individual tiles. Crazing effect may be appear before or after installation. Variations in thickness, flatness, size, colors, design, and squareness. Characterized as unique, irregular, functional, and expressive. Our talavera tiles have a 1/4 in. thickness. All our talavera tiles have a red body bisque.

8"x8" Art Tile - Sea Turtles Sale Price: $16.99   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Tile painting is a traditional Chinese craft with a 2,000-year history. Every art tile from Wind River is hand-painted by highly skilled craftspeople, then kiln-fired at high temperatures with brilliant colors, complex glazes, and unique textures. The artistic process is painstaking and time-intensive - and the results are, quite literally, works of art. Wind River 8" tiles can be hung on a wall or displayed on a table using the built-in easel on the back. While we recommend that the tile be used indoors and for decorative purposes only, many of our customers have successfully used the tiles outdoors (in temperate climates) and as trivets. The backing on the tiles may be removed by simply soaking the tile in water for a few hours. The tile can then be used as an accent tile in a standard tile installation, for instance as a countertop backsplash in a kitchen or bathroom, a fireplace mantle, or elsewhere. These beautiful tiles, in a variety of styles and designs, can add the perfect accent to brighten any home. Features Hand-painted, then kiln-fired at high temperatures Brilliantly colored, with complex glazes and unique textures Hang on a wall or use built-in easel to display Backing is removable to install as a standard tile

8"x8" Art Tile - Green Frog Sale Price: $16.99   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Tile painting is a traditional Chinese craft with a 2,000-year history. Every art tile from Wind River is hand-painted by highly skilled craftspeople, then kiln-fired at high temperatures with brilliant colors, complex glazes, and unique textures. The artistic process is painstaking and time-intensive - and the results are, quite literally, works of art. Wind River 8" tiles can be hung on a wall or displayed on a table using the built-in easel on the back. While we recommend that the tile be used indoors and for decorative purposes only, many of our customers have successfully used the tiles outdoors (in temperate climates) and as trivets. The backing on the tiles may be removed by simply soaking the tile in water for a few hours. The tile can then be used as an accent tile in a standard tile installation, for instance as a countertop backsplash in a kitchen or bathroom, a fireplace mantle, or elsewhere. These beautiful tiles, in a variety of styles and designs, can add the perfect accent to brighten any home. Features Hand-painted, then kiln-fired at high temperatures Brilliantly colored, with complex glazes and unique textures Hang on a wall or use built-in easel to display Backing is removable to install as a standard tile

8"x8" Art Tile - Dolphins Jumping Sale Price: $16.99   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Tile painting is a traditional Chinese craft with a 2,000-year history. Every art tile from Wind River is hand-painted by highly skilled craftspeople, then kiln-fired at high temperatures with brilliant colors, complex glazes, and unique textures. The artistic process is painstaking and time-intensive - and the results are, quite literally, works of art. Wind River 8" tiles can be hung on a wall or displayed on a table using the built-in easel on the back. While we recommend that the tile be used indoors and for decorative purposes only, many of our customers have successfully used the tiles outdoors (in temperate climates) and as trivets. The backing on the tiles may be removed by simply soaking the tile in water for a few hours. The tile can then be used as an accent tile in a standard tile installation, for instance as a countertop backsplash in a kitchen or bathroom, a fireplace mantle, or elsewhere. These beautiful tiles, in a variety of styles and designs, can add the perfect accent to brighten any home. Features Hand-painted, then kiln-fired at high temperatures Brilliantly colored, with complex glazes and unique textures Hang on a wall or use built-in easel to display Backing is removable to install as a standard tile

6"x16" Vertical Art Tile - Wine and Cheese Sale Price: $39.99   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Tile painting is a traditional Chinese craft with a 2,000-year history. Every art tile from Wind River is hand-painted by highly skilled craftspeople, then kiln-fired at high temperatures with brilliant colors, complex glazes, and unique textures. The artistic process is painstaking and time-intensive - and the results are, quite literally, works of art. Wind River 6x16" tiles can be hung on a wall using the built-in hook on the back, or placed on an easel on a tabletop or the floor for display. While we recommend that the tile be used indoors and for decorative purposes only, many of our customers have successfully used the tiles outdoors (in temperate climates) and as trivets. The backing on the tiles may be removed by simply soaking the tile in water for a few hours. The tile can then be used as an accent tile in a standard tile installation, for instance as a countertop backsplash in a kitchen or bathroom, a fireplace mantle, or elsewhere. These beautiful tiles, in a variety of styles and designs, can add the perfect accent to brighten any home. Features Hand-painted, then kiln-fired at high temperatures Brilliantly colored, with complex glazes and unique textures Hang on a wall with built-in hook or place on an easel for display Backing is removable to install as a standard tile

Golden Yellow Roses Ceramic Art Tile List Price: $9.75 Sale Price: $6.99 You save: $2.76 (28%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Each glazed Golden Yellow Roses Ceramic Art Tile has accents of pink, light green and dark green. Each art tile is 6" x 6" and can be used in kitchens, bathrooms or craft projects. Features Hand cast ceramic art tile Golden Yellow Roses design Light & dark green accents Glazed finish 6" x 6" x 3/8"

12"x12" Art Tile - Tuscan Hills I Sale Price: $39.99   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Tile painting is a traditional Chinese craft with a 2,000-year history. Every art tile from Wind River is hand-painted by highly skilled craftspeople, then kiln-fired at high temperatures with brilliant colors, complex glazes, and unique textures. The artistic process is painstaking and time-intensive - and the results are, quite literally, works of art. Wind River 12" tiles can be hung on a wall using the built-in hook on the back, or placed on an easel on a tabletop or the floor for display. While we recommend that the tile be used indoors and for decorative purposes only, many of our customers have successfully used the tiles outdoors (in temperate climates) and as trivets. The backing on the tiles may be removed by simply soaking the tile in water for a few hours. The tile can then be used as an accent tile in a standard tile installation, for instance as a countertop backsplash in a kitchen or bathroom, a fireplace mantle, or elsewhere. These beautiful tiles, in a variety of styles and designs, can add the perfect accent to brighten any home. Features Hand-painted, then kiln-fired at high temperatures Brilliantly colored, with complex glazes and unique textures Hang on a wall with built-in hook or place on an easel for display Backing is removable to install as a standard tile

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