10
Feb
Tea Was Never Just a Drink in China
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Adams Hao
Tea, in the Chinese tradition, was never meant to quench thirst.It was never consumed in haste, nor treated as a simple beverage.Fr...
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14
Jan
Why the Most Beautiful Patterns Are Almost Invisible
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Adams Hao
Carved decoration and molded patterns in Yaozhou ware ceramicsCarved decoration becomes visible only as light moves across the surf...
05
Jan
The Celadon You Probably Haven’t Noticed Before
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Adams Hao
Yaozhou Ware and the understated beauty of Northern Chinese celadonNorthern Chinese celadon bowl Yaozhou wareWhen people think of...
04
Jan
You Shanzi: The Perfect Fusion of Tea Ceremony and Pottery Art
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Adams Hao
Mastering the Art: From Collector to ArtisanYou Shanzi(陶号“铕山子”), the ceramic artist and tea ware collector, has dedicated over 20 y...
09
Nov
Your Guide to Choosing the Perfect Lacquerware Tea Set: A Sip of Serenity
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Adams Hao
Welcome too Oriental-Handcraft!Here, we believe that tea is more than a drink—it's a moment of calm, a ritual of connection, and an...
25
Sep
The Art of Chinese Lacquer: A Journey through Time and Texture
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Adams Hao
“The cassia is edible, hence it is cut down; the lacquer-tree is useful, hence it is gashed.” — Zhuangzi In the quiet rhyt...