During the 1980s and 1990s, the growing demand for Yixing teapots across regions like Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Japan led to the rise of many small workshops outside of the state-run Factory One. While these non-factory teapots were not made under the official “Yixing Zisha Craft Factory,” many still used high-quality, locally sourced clay, and were crafted with solid skills and traditional sensibilities.
This teapot is one such piece. It was likely produced in the late 1980s for export to Taiwan. Though not from Factory One, it reflects the spirit of that golden era, when clay quality and craftsmanship were still held to a high standard, especially compared to many mass-market pieces today.
This teapot has never been used, only rinsed during quality checks, making it an excellent choice for anyone interested in nurturing a teapot from scratch.
During the 1980s and 1990s, the growing demand for Yixing teapots across regions like Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Japan led to the rise of many small workshops outside of the state-run Factory One. While these non-factory teapots were not made under the official “Yixing Zisha Craft Factory,” many still used high-quality, locally sourced clay, and were crafted with solid skills and traditional sensibilities.
This teapot is one such piece. It was likely produced in the late 1980s for export to Taiwan. Though not from Factory One, it reflects the spirit of that golden era, when clay quality and craftsmanship were still held to a high standard, especially compared to many mass-market pieces today.
This teapot has never been used, only rinsed during quality checks, making it an excellent choice for anyone interested in nurturing a teapot from scratch.