Craftsmanship & Art
The meticulously hand-painted porcelain, crafted with exceptional traditional techniques, is esteemed tangible handmade heritage.
In the 17th century, an ancient Chinese book, “Tian Gong Kai Wu” (“The Exploitation of the Works of Nature”), documented that porcelain-making involved 72 steps from clay to final product, highlighting the complexity and detail required for exquisite craftsmanship.
The underglaze painting technique in blue-and-white porcelain involves colouring the porcelain body with blue cobalt pigment derived from minerals and then applying a layer of transparent glaze over the paintings. The painted porcelain is then fired at high temperatures of approximately 1,200 – 1,300 degrees Celsius.
The captivating cobalt blue on white porcelain has intrigued global audiences for centuries. The painted designs on blue-and-white porcelain frequently depict flowers, plants, landscapes, animals, and children. It is often advisable to leave the pattern designs unnamed, thereby allowing for creative interpretation.
