Jingdezhen Porcelain

Shaping, trimming, decorating and firing each contribute to Jingdezhen's porcelain tradition. Following these stages gives familiar blue-and-white surfaces a deeper material story.

A finished porcelain piece holds a sequence of decisions: shaping the body, refining its form, decorating the surface and firing it. Following these stages connects a familiar object with a living workshop tradition.

A closer encounter

• Watch the making process and discover how the stages fit together.
• Explore an introductory throwing or decorating activity within your Jingdezhen visit.

Tell us what interests you. We’ll shape the experience around your journey and confirm the arrangements in your personal proposal.