| Yunnan clay is one of the four famous clays of China. This purple clay comes from the Wan Yao Village in Yunnan. It is made from five different colors of local clay. The basic clay production techniques originated in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and the polishing and decoration techniques were developed in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1913.)
These pieces are hand made, sculpted, polished, painted and fired by the native Yunnan people. The clay breathes, and contains no lead or chemicals. The pots are hand polished and contain no glaze. The Yunnan people have traditionally used these pots to store tea and food. The darker colors, such as black, are made by the use of high temperatures. |
