{"title":"Ribbed Teapots | Jin Wen Qi","description":"\u003cp\u003eJin Wen Qi (筋纹器) take their form from melons, pumpkins and flower petals, with the body divided into soft lobes or ribs. Every rib must line up from body to lid, which makes these among the most exacting shapes in Yixing craft.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"handmade-yixing-zisha-teapot-da-zhuo-gua-great-clumsiness-melon-95ml","title":"Handmade Yixing Zisha Teapot \"Da Zhuo Gua\" | 大拙瓜 - 95 ml","description":"\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTeapot Style:\u003c\/b\u003e \"Da Zhuo Gua\" | \u003cspan lang=\"ZH-CN\" style=\"font-family: DengXian; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e大拙瓜\u003c\/span\u003e - 95ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Wood Fired Original Ore Duanni (原矿段泥柴烧)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully Handmade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eYixing, Jiangsu Province, China\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/b\u003e 95 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Description \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Name: \"Da Zhuo Gua\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe \"Da Zhuo Gua\" (Great Clumsiness Melon) teapot is a profound embodiment of the traditional Taoist aesthetic concept where \"great skill appears as clumsiness\" (\u003cspan lang=\"ZH-CN\" style=\"font-family: DengXian; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e大巧若拙\u003c\/span\u003e). Modeled after a ripe melon, its form is organic and full, capturing the essence of a harvest in the countryside. The body of the pot is delightfully rounded, mimicking the irregular yet harmonious curves of a real fruit, grounding the piece in earthy realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHandcrafted in Yixing using Original Ore Duanni and fired in a traditional wood kiln (Wood Fired), this teapot features a unique, rustic texture that modern gas kilns cannot replicate. The wood-firing process gives the clay a rich, varied surface with potential ash settling or subtle color gradients, perfectly complementing the \"clumsy\" aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommendation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis 95ml vessel is ideal for intimate tea sessions, allowing the breathable Duanni clay to soften the water and enhance the flavor profile of your tea, particularly aging Puerh or heavy-roast Oolongs. It is a piece that invites you to slow down and find sophistication in simplicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"隐庐居 Hidden Brews Teahouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43889363255431,"sku":null,"price":436.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/4798\/7847\/files\/product-8411506344071-cover-bamboo_4f03dcde-ca02-48d0-b8ab-2cacabd08f7c.jpg?v=1791839808"},{"product_id":"handmade-yixing-zisha-teapot-nan-gua-pumpkin-100ml","title":"Handmade Yixing Zisha Teapot \"Nan Gua\" (Golden Harvest Pumpkin) | 南瓜壶 - 100ml","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eTeapot Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e \"Nan Gua\" (Golden Harvest Pumpkin) | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"ZH-CN\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: DengXian; mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e南瓜壶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e Original Ore Zhuni | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"ZH-CN\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: DengXian; mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e原矿朱泥\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e Fully Handmade\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e Yixing, Jiangsu Province, China\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e 100 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eProduct Story \u0026amp; Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eThe Name: \"Nan Gua\" (Golden Harvest Pumpkin)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eThe pumpkin is a universal symbol of a \"Bountiful Harvest.\" In Chinese tradition, its golden-red hue and numerous seeds represent prosperity, longevity, and the flourishing of a family. It is a celebratory piece meant to bring a sense of abundance and \"golden wealth\" to your tea table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eThis 100ml teapot is a masterful work of \"Hua Huo\" (Naturalist Art). The body is meticulously ribbed to mimic the organic segments of a ripe pumpkin. The lid is topped with a realistic stem, while the handle and spout are shaped like twisting vines, featuring hand-sculpted leaves that gracefully \"grow\" onto the body. Made from authentic \u003cb\u003eZhuni\u003c\/b\u003e, the teapot features a high contraction rate during firing, resulting in a refined, lustrous texture that will develop a beautiful \"patina\" (shine) quickly with use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eRecommended User\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003ePerfect for collectors who appreciate organic, naturalistic designs. Its 100ml size is ideal for solo sessions or intimate Gongfu tea brewing with high-aroma teas like Oolong or Dancong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"隐庐居 Hidden Brews Teahouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44007305773191,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/4798\/7847\/files\/DSC08187-_1.jpg?v=1786415244"},{"product_id":"handmade-yixing-zisha-teapot-yulan-magnolia-160ml","title":"Handmade Yixing Zisha Teapot \"Yulan\" (Magnolia) | 玉兰 - 160ml","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeapot Style:\u003c\/b\u003e \"Yulan\" (Magnolia) | 玉兰\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e White Duanni (Bai Duan) | 白段泥\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/b\u003e Handmade | 手工\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Yixing, Jiangsu Province, China | 中国江苏宜兴\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/b\u003e 160 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Story \u0026amp; Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn traditional Chinese aesthetics, the \"Yulan\" (Magnolia) is a highly revered symbol of purity, nobility, and graceful elegance. As one of the first flowers to blossom in early spring, it represents new beginnings, natural vitality, and the refined, transcendent spirit traditionally pursued by Chinese literati. Naming this teapot after the magnolia infuses the tea-drinking experience with a touch of poetic Eastern charm, bringing a sense of natural tranquility and renewal into your daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Craftsmanship:\u003c\/b\u003e This teapot showcases a beautifully lobed and ribbed body (a classic Yixing technique known as \u003ci\u003eJin Nang\u003c\/i\u003e), creating graceful, flowing curves that mimic the plump, rhythmic petals of a blossoming magnolia flower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The base is elegantly finished with delicate petal-shaped feet that enhance its stability and visual continuity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the lid is crowned with a meticulously sculpted flower bud knob that perfectly completes the natural floral theme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat truly sets this masterpiece apart is its incredibly demanding cross-regional decorative craftsmanship. The teapot is first carefully shaped and crafted in Yixing using premium White Duanni clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. After its initial creation, it embarks on a 340-kilometer journey to Jingdezhen, China's historic porcelain capital. There, master artisans apply the highly traditional and labor-intensive \"Bahua\" (needle-carved sgraffito) technique. Using incredibly fine tools, they meticulously carve intricate, needle-fine floral and leafy motifs into the vibrant pink surface by hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This beautiful marriage of Yixing's classic structural sculpting and Jingdezhen's elaborate surface decoration requires immense patience and a remarkably long production cycle, resulting in a fully functional teaware that doubles as a highly collectible work of art.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"隐庐居 Hidden Brews Authentic Yixing Zisha Teapots","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46034582077575,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/4798\/7847\/files\/product-8863746916487-cover-bamboo_655986eb-7ce4-4100-b92c-cbfb942e8624.jpg?v=1791525895"},{"product_id":"little-pumpkin-yixing-zisha-teapot-gradient-purple-100ml","title":"“Little Pumpkin” Yixing Zisha Teapot 宜兴紫砂壶 (渐变紫小南瓜) - 100ml","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeapot Style\u003c\/strong\u003e：渐变紫小南瓜 | Gradient Purple Small Pumpkin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e：白段泥 | White Duanni\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e：手工 | Handmade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e：中国江苏宜兴 | Yixing, Jiangsu Province, China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity\u003c\/strong\u003e：100 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story \u0026amp; Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn traditional Chinese aesthetics, the \"Nan Gua\" (Pumpkin) shape is a highly beloved classic within the nature-inspired category of Yixing teapots. The pumpkin, with its plump form and abundant seeds, is a powerful symbol of autumn harvests, prosperity, and fertility. It embodies a deep yearning for a peaceful pastoral life and a grounded return to nature, celebrating the simple, earthy joys of the harvest season while bringing a sense of tranquility to the tea table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Craftsmanship: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis teapot masterfully captures the organic charm of a pumpkin, featuring a plump, rounded body evenly divided by smooth, flowing ribbed lines that mimic the natural contours of the squash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The lid is ingeniously crafted, featuring a knob sculpted as a delicately curved pumpkin stem that feels both realistic and inviting to hold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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