The Porcelain Capital: Why Jingdezhen Still Matters
Discover why Jingdezhen has been the porcelain capital of the world for over 1,000 years.
Why Jingdezhen? The Perfect Conditions
Jingdezhen's millenary supremacy was built on unmatched resources: pure kaolin china clay from Gaoling village, high-quality petuntse stone, flowing rivers for processing and shipping, and vast pine forests to fuel the massive kilns.
Over centuries, the city attracted the finest craftsmen from across China, concentrating expertise and developing an extraordinarily specialized division of labor that elevated porcelain to imperial standards.
The 72 Steps of Porcelain Making
Traditional Jingdezhen porcelain production involves approximately 72 distinct steps. From clay refining, hand-throwing, trimming, underglaze painting, to saggar packing and wood-firing, every single step requires a lifetime of mastery.
Jingdezhen Today: A Living Tradition
The story of Jingdezhen did not end with the fall of the empire. Today, the creative Taoxichuan district hosts international residencies and ceramic markets, bridging historical craftsmanship with modern design.