Nixi Pottery

Nixi Pottery

　　For a long time, ancient pottery workshops produced a large quantity of ceramics, making significant contributions to the prosperity and progress of the Chinese nation. It is a moving living fossil of history that spans the longest period of human civilization, and its cultural significance is beyond words.

　　Pottery-making has a long history in Diqing. As early as the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, the pottery industry had already emerged in the Nixi area of Shangri-La County.

　　Tangdui Village in Nixi Township, located about 20 kilometers northwest of Shangri-La County, is a Tibetan village with nearly a thousand years of traditional pottery craftsmanship. The pottery produced here is highly valued for its unique geographical and climatic conditions, exquisite craftsmanship, and great aesthetic, collectible, and practical value, making it very popular among consumers. Passed down through generations and continuously improved and innovated, the pottery crafted today by master artisans led by Sun Nuqilin has not only become increasingly refined in workmanship but has also achieved breakthroughs in diversifying types and varieties. To date, Nixi pottery products cover three main categories: daily-use items, ethnic handicrafts, and religious utensils. The variety has expanded from just a few dozen types such as earthen hot pots and braziers to now 109 different kinds. With the continuous increase in variety, Nixi pottery has gained growing popularity among tourists, leading to rising market demand and orders, and the products are now in high demand.

　　Nixi pottery is made from carefully selected materials and crafted with fine detail, offering a wide range of items including commonly seen teapots, tea caddies, hot pots, braziers, and earthen jars. Food cooked using Nixi pottery utensils tastes especially delicious.