Poetic Life – Handmade in China: Celadon

The “Poetic Life – Handmade in China” series is back! These documentaries are all about craftsmanship and Chinese intangible cultural heritage. Today, we go to Longquan to learn about celadon.

Celadon, also called greenware, is a type of pottery distinguished by its jade-green glaze. The Longquan kiln in Zhejiang province is renowned for its celadon glazes.

The documentary follows MEI Hongling, a celadon artist who embarks on a journey to the Antarctic in search of inspiration for her creations. Follow along below!