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Shi Jihua
史济华
Modern Modern Dynasty A quiet keeper of the purple clay tradition
Biography
Shi Jihua is a modern Yixing artisan who carries forward the centuries-old tradition of Zisha pottery, shaping the prized purple clay of the Taihu Lake region into works that blend timeless craft with contemporary sensibility. Like so many dedicated hands in today's Yixing workshops, their work keeps alive a living art form that has graced tea tables for over 500 years — connecting modern tea lovers to a deep and storied past.
Key Contribution
Shi Jihua contributes to the preservation and continuation of classic Zisha craftsmanship in the modern era, ensuring traditional techniques are passed forward to new generations.
Referenced in the Book
p. 71