Yixing handmade fine eight party adornment pieces purple sand tea pet

[Product name] Money comes from all directions
[Origin] Yixing
[Mud] Purple mud
[Size] Total length: 7.9cm Total width: 7.5cm Height: 3.5cm

 

[Product introduction] 

Zisha tea pet is a kind of art beloved by tea culture lovers, it is made of zisha clay in Yixing City, Jiangsu Province, China, after fine production and firing.

Definition:

Zisha tea pet, as the name suggests, refers to a tea pet made of purple sand, which is a pet nourished by tea.

Most of them are pottery handicrafts made of purple sand or wheat clay.

When drinking tea, they are dipped in tea soup and smeared with leftover tea water directly.

As time goes by, tea pets will be warm and sweet, and tea fragrance will overflow.

Origin: Yixing purple sand is very famous for its unique texture and craftsmanship, and is a major producer of purple sand tea pets.

Selection of raw materials: Artists will first choose high-quality purple clay, which has the characteristics of good air permeability and strong heat preservation, which is the ideal material for making tea pets.

Production process:

After repeated kneading, shaping and carving, the shape of the tea pet is shaped.

These shapes vary, some simulating animals (such as golden frogs, brave animals, exorcism, small animals, etc.), while others present landscapes, figures and other patterns, full of artistry and imagination.

After the completion of the initial blank, it also needs to be polished and trimmed for many times to make its surface smooth and delicate.

Firing process:

The purple clay tea pet needs to undergo many times of firing and quenching in the firing process to show its unique color and texture.

The mastering of the firing temperature and time is crucial, and a slight mistake will lead to the quality of the tea pet being damaged.

To sum up, purple sand tea pet has become an indispensable part of tea culture with its unique production process, profound cultural heritage and practical tea tasting function.

They are both works of art and practical vessels, deeply loved and sought after by tea friends.