Danxia Pottery Art

Danxia Pottery Art

　　Danxia Pottery Art

　　The Taining Danxia Pottery Art is made from clay materials that have naturally weathered and peeled off from the Danxia rocks within the Taining UNESCO Global Geopark. These are processed using a unique formula and fired at high temperatures to create a variety of artworks and everyday items. Its uniqueness compared to other ceramic artworks lies in the claystone material having been shaped by geological changes over millennia, especially by volcanic activity, giving it a more rustic, rich, and dignified coloration. Especially when set against the backdrop of the UNESCO Global Geopark and Taining’s imperial examination culture, and further enhanced through the sculpting and firing techniques of senior arts master Qiu Shuangjiong—using the Dehua ceramic craftsmanship, which is listed in the first batch of China’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage—the Taining Danxia Pottery Art gains even greater ornamental and collectible value. It can be hailed as a natural product embodying the distinctive features of the local landscape.