Zi Sha Culture: Journey from Yixing to Vietnam

The art of purple clay, with a history of more than 500 years, is not only a sophisticated teapot making technique but also an indispensable part of the tea culture of China and tea-loving countries. Purple clay teapots, made from special soil from Yixing, Jiangsu Province, are not only tea utensils but also works of art, the crystallization of the passion of master artisans over many generations. The origin of purple clay art dates back to the Ming Dynasty in China. Yixing purple clay is famous for its unique properties such as: good heat retention, enhancing the flavor of tea and becoming more beautiful the longer it is used. These characteristics make purple clay products a favorite choice for tea lovers and art collectors. Artisan Chu Nam - representing Bach Phuc Dao Hien Company and Doan Nghi Hung, was a standout at this event. She is an excellent student of the famous Grand Lion of Purple Clay Chu Ton Nghiem, the second generation disciple of Grand Master Co Canh Chu - one of the Seven Ancestors who had the greatest influence on purple clay art in modern China. Ms. Chu Nam has inherited and developed the traditional purple clay crafting technique, while bringing her own unique creations. With her extensive experience and knowledge of purple clay art, artist Chu Nam has made significant contributions to the development and preservation of traditional techniques. Her works have been awarded many gold prizes in domestic and international competitions and are highly appreciated by collectors, famous for the sophistication in every line and creativity in design, harmoniously combining tradition and modernity. After this event, Hoa Tra Vien will be honored to become the official distributor of works by artisan Chu Nam in Vietnam. This is a great opportunity for collectors, art lovers and Vietnamese tea lovers to access and own high-class purple sand works at reasonable prices compared to works of similar quality, directly from the hands of famous artisans and Grand Master Nghi Hung. The cooperation between the Group, Bach Phuc Dao Hien Nghi Hung Company and Hoa Tra Vien, with the desire to introduce purple sand art closer to the Vietnamese public and enhance cultural exchange between the two countries. This is not only an opportunity for Vietnamese people to admire the pinnacle of authentic purple sand works by artisan Chu Nam, Grand Master Chu Ton Nghiem, but also an opportunity to learn about the crafting techniques and purple sand culture in tea drinking. Sharing at the exchange, artisan Chu Nam is very honored to bring purple sand art to Vietnam. This is not only an opportunity to introduce and exchange Chinese Zi Sha culture but also an opportunity for us to learn and exchange with tea lovers in Vietnam. She also hopes that through her works, she can convey the spirit and identity of Nghi Hung Zi Sha art to the Vietnamese public. Representative of Hoa Tra Vien - Mr. Ngo Van Viet, expressed: "We are very proud to become the exclusive official distributor of Ms. Chu Nam's works in Vietnam. This event opens up a great opportunity for Vietnamese people to get closer to the pinnacle of Zi Sha art. We believe that this will be a stepping stone for the development of the Zi Sha lover community in Vietnam." This event is the beginning of a long-term plan to develop purple clay art in Vietnam. In addition, at the Hua Tra Vien, a permanent exhibition area will be set up, introducing the unique purple clay works of artisan Chu Nam and Grand Master Nghi Hung to the public. In addition, a series of communication and educational activities will be organized such as: exhibitions, publishing books and newspapers and organizing cultural exchanges. In particular, there will be short-term training programs on purple clay art, aiming to build a community that loves and understands purple clay in Vietnam. The exclusive distribution cooperation and exchange of purple clay art at the Hua Tra Vien marks a turning point in connecting purple clay culture and tea ceremony between Vietnam and China. This is not only an opportunity to admire exquisite works of art, but also an opportunity to learn, exchange and build new relationships in the tea and art-loving communities of both countries. Readers interested in purple clay art and tea culture can visit and experience at Hoa Tra Vien, No. 2 - Vong Duc Street - Hang Bai Ward - Hoan Kiem District - Hanoi City. This promises to be an interesting journey, opening the door to a unique and colorful art world closely combined by Hoa Tra Vien, artisan Chu Nam and Nghi Hung Grand Masters.

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