Pingding, a charming county in north China's Shanxi Province, boasts a rich pottery tradition that spans over two millennia. Known as \"Pingding Shaqi\" or Pingding sand ware, this national intangible cultural heritage is crafted from the region's high-quality clay.
Creating Pingding sand ware is a meticulous art, requiring highly skilled craftsmanship from material selection to the final glazing. The versatile pottery comes in various forms, including pots, bowls, ladles, jars, teapots, and flowerpots.
Renowned for its practicality and unique qualities, Pingding sand ware enhances everyday life by preserving the color of rice, the flavor of stewed meat, the potency of herbal medicine, the aroma of tea, and even promoting plant health in flowerpots. It's affectionately known as \"Artwork for Common People\", deeply rooted in daily living.
