For over 1,300 years, Tang Sancai pottery has embodied China’s artistic soul—and in 2026, this vibrant craft is galloping into the future 🏃♂️✨. Known for its tri-colored glazes (but actually way more colorful 🔥), these Tang Dynasty-era masterpieces are getting a Gen-Z makeover as the Year of the Horse approaches!
National inheritor Gao Shuiwang, who’s kept the kiln fires burning since 1980, says mastering the glaze formulas took ‘seven years of trial and error’. His son Gao Zhe, however, is remixing tradition: ‘Young people love rounder, cartoonish shapes now,’ he laughs, showing off sleeker horses in soft pinks and blues 🦄💙.
From fierce Tang-era stallions to TikTok-friendly designs, the Gaos’ workshop bridges centuries. With the craft named a National Intangible Heritage in 2008, their 2026 Horse Year collection is already trending—proving ancient art can still go viral 🌐🎉.
