Yixing Zisha Teapots

In Yixing, specialist tools and local clay shape vessels made for tea. Hand-building reveals how a teapot's body, lid and surface come together.

Working with slabs of clay, makers bring together the body, lid and spout of a vessel. A closer look at the tools and hand-building process reveals the decisions hidden in a finished teapot.

A closer encounter

• Follow how clay is formed into a vessel designed for tea.
• Explore a small introductory clay project on an excursion from Wuxi to Yixing.

An excursion from Wuxi to Yixing, rather than a stop in central Wuxi.

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