Find out the secret of making potteries in Foshan
Foshan China 2022-07-14 10:40

Pottery may be the most common ornament for every household during the Chinese New Year. When it comes to Shiwan in Chancheng District, what else will occur to you? And do you know most of these potteries are from the “Cradle of Ceramics”--Foshan?

 

Today, let’s tell you about the historical story of Shiwan pottery.

 

 

Shiwan Foshan, well known with its ceramics industry is home to characteristic pottery, and it enjoys a reputation of "Shiwan Ceramics, Best in the World".

 

The earliest records of Shiwan pottery can be traced back to the Beiqiu site in the Neolithic period. In 1977, a large number of geometric printed pottery pieces were unearthed at Hedang Beiqiu Site in Shiwan, proving that Shiwan has a history of 5000 years for making pottery.

 

In 2006, Shiwan pottery craft was listed in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list.

 

Click in the video and find out what kind of artwork will be made by the pottery master!

 

 
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