Obsidian Dragon - 180 ml Dai Gaiwan
This handmade Chinese gaiwan is a unique piece, crafted by Master Zhang using natural red clay sourced from Jǐnghóng 景洪, in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture.
The hand-carved designs are inspired by traditional Dai patterns and characters. The deep charcoal hue exudes sophistication, while the craftsmanship reflects the artistry of the Dai minority. The band encircling the gaiwan features a delicate pattern resembling overlapping petals, almost like dragon scales, symbolizing balance and harmony. The finely carved ring detail at the base adds a subtle refinement, creating a flowing symmetry that enhances the gaiwan’s graceful profile.
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DAI-MINORITY TRADITIONAL TEAWARE
张老师 Zhang Laoshi's work
Zhang Laoshi's workshop is a real institution in Jinghong, Xishuangbanna; it is an ample courtyard with multiple traditional Dai buildings, hosting enough space for her work, for her kilns - including a Dragon kiln - , her beloved students, and of course an off-limits space where she develops new ideas.
There is also a small museum which gathers the pieces she has inherited by her family since five generations of Dai pottery masters in Banna.
Whereas Qiu Laoshi is the Dai tradition innovator, Ms. Zhang is the keeper of the original tradition and design, honed by her contemporary studies and a life of practice.
The soil she uses is sourced locally from Xishuangbanna, between the wild forests of Mengsong, Laobanzhang, and Yiwu. Each of her creations is a delicate and sincere expression of the Yunnan landscape, and all pieces bear her unique signature.
