Woluozi Jar

Woluozi Jar

　　Traditional Handicraft: Woluozi Jar In Nanshanbeipo of Nanzheluozicun Village, Longshan Subdistrict, there lies a west-to-east extending layer of clay about 6 meters wide and over 10 meters deep. This clay is fine, sticky, and hard in texture. When molded into blocks and sun-dried, it does not crack; when soaked in water, it does not break. Locals began utilizing this high-quality clay during the Ming Dynasty to produce bowls, basins, jars, and other utensils, which were highly favored by users. Later, they also used this clay to make jars of various sizes for storing grain and holding water. These jars are hard in texture, glossy on the surface, and produce a clear ringing sound when struck with a stone. They do not leak when holding water and prevent stored grain from getting moldy. In 1981, after the implementation of the household responsibility system, the production of Woluozi Jars reached its peak, with 80% of the village’s households and labor force involved in making and selling them. The products were sold across the Jiaodong Peninsula and the three northeastern provinces. By 2002, production had ceased with all kilns closed.