Artisan Guide

How Much Does an Artisan-Made Yixing Teapot Cost?
How Much Does an Artisan-Made Yixing Teapot Cost?
How Much Does an Artisan-Made Yixing Teapot Cost? One of the most difficult questions for anyone new to Yixing teapots is: How much should a handmade Yixing teapot cost? There... Read more...
How to Identify a Handmade Yixing Teapot: A Professional Guide for Buyers
How to Identify a Handmade Yixing Teapot: A Professional Guide for Buyers
One of the most difficult questions for a new Yixing collector is: How can I tell whether a teapot is genuinely handmade? The internet is full of simple identification methods.... Read more...
Full Handmade vs Semi-Handmade Yixing Teapots: What's the Difference?
Full Handmade vs Semi-Handmade Yixing Teapots: What's the Difference?
One of the most important distinctions in the Yixing teapot market is the difference between full handmade and semi-handmade production. For international buyers, however, the terminology can be confusing. "Handmade"... Read more...
Yixing Teapot Artisan Titles Explained: What Do Gongyi Meishushi and Gaoji Gongyi Meishushi Mean?
Yixing Teapot Artisan Titles Explained: What Do Gongyi Meishushi and Gaoji Gongyi Meishushi Mean?
When buying a Yixing teapot, international collectors often encounter Chinese professional titles that are difficult to interpret. Terms such as Gongyi Meishushi (工艺美术师) and Gaoji Gongyi Meishushi (高级工艺美术师) appear frequently... Read more...
Famous Yixing Teapot Masters: A Guide to the Most Influential Artisans
Famous Yixing Teapot Masters: A Guide to the Most Influential Artisans
Yixing teapots are closely associated with the artisans who developed, refined, and transmitted their craft across generations. The history of Yixing Zisha is therefore not simply a history of clay... Read more...
Yixing Teapot Artisans: A Guide to Craftsmen, Skills, and How to Choose a Handmade Teapot
Yixing Teapot Artisans: A Guide to Craftsmen, Skills, and How to Choose a Handmade Teapot
Not all Yixing teapots are created equal. Behind every authentic Zisha piece stands a craftsman with years of training, a mastery of clay, and a distinct artistic voice. This guide... Read more...