Gai Pai Porcelain

Gai Pai Porcelain

　　At Jiepai at the foot of Nanyue’s back mountain, a type of porcelain is produced—Gai Pai Porcelain—that features delicate texture, vibrant colors, and novel patterns. It uses porcelain clay sourced from Bailong Mountain, which comes in several varieties classified by color, such as floral white clay, pure white clay, pig liver clay, and shifting sand clay. The standout characteristic of this porcelain clay is its milky-white, fine texture, purity without impurities, and smooth, soft luster. Especially the pure white clay is like filtered lotus root starch.

Nowadays, Gai Pai Porcelain has long been exported abroad. They produce a new product called Jade Vein Tea Set, a renowned ceramic handicraft in the international market. It consists of items such as teapots, sugar pots, milk jugs, cups, and saucers. Depending on customer needs, it can be configured into tea sets of different specifications ranging from fifteen to forty-five pieces. (Yueyang)