Zen Triad——Tea, Clay & Incense

The iron body is the skeleton and soul of Jian Zhan, the physical foundation of all its aesthetic characteristics. Without the iron body, it cannot be called Jian Zhan.

The core allure of Jianzhan lies in its mysterious glaze, which embodies the principle of "entering the kiln with a single color, emerging with a thousand hues." 

The Art and Value of Jian Zhan: A Journey Through Its 13-Step Creation Process

Clay and glaze are the body and soul of Jian Zhan, while the kiln serves as the cradle that forges them into art. Jian kilns originated in the Shang Dynasty,...

This article introduces the primary raw materials that create the unpredictable glaze of Jian Zhan: mineral materials and plant ash.

This article details the Yunkui Yaobian of Yunzhanxuan.

This article details the clay used in making Jian zhan tea bowls.

This article provides a detailed introduction to the definition, history, and craftsmanship of Jian Zhan, as well as related knowledge on how to select and maintain Jian Zhan teacups.