Beijing It is the cradle of a particular type of craft called «Cloisonne»Whose culminating peak was reached during the Jingtai period of the Ming dynasty. Why is it called that? Because of the predominance of blue in his creations.
The first steps in this artisan technique were taken during the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty, the technique gained a good reputation at home and when it became known abroad it also did very well. In fact, it should be noted that in United States he won first prize at the Chicago International Fair and also took the laurels at the Panama International Fair in 1915.
The "cloisonne" technique is based on subtle pinching and flattened brass wires welded onto a copper body. The form is then filled with a colored ceramic glaze and baked. The result? An object bright, resplendent, magnificent and very strong. The object in question can be a smoking set, glasses, plates, bowls, boxes for spices, ornaments in the shape of animals, lamps and lanterns. In total, around 60 types of objects can be made with this technique.
I have told you that Beijing is the cradle of this craft and there we will find ancient elements but also modern designs that have been added over the centuries. Sure, they will always be remembrances magnificent.
