Xiao Qie Gua 小茄瓜, 141.9ml, Xiao Mei Yao Zhu Ni 小煤窑朱泥, by our Collaborative Craftsman Zhai Yi Yao 翟一耀。

141.9ml ~ suitable for our tea sessions for one to two persons. TRULY FULLY-HANDMADE AND DELICATELY MADE. Skilful Craftsman Zhai Yi Yao 翟一耀 has officially joined up with Craftsman Wang Xing and us taking care of all the Zhu Ni Zi Sha Works from June 2024 onwards!  He starts off with both his Xi Shi and Li XIng for us.  Zhai Yi Yao and Wang Xing are former course mates for three years at the ZiSha school.    He is one with us, working alongside his long time friend Craftsman Wang Xing. We must take our hats off to Craftsman Zhai Yi Yao!1.   Being of a small ~110ml volume, he manages to work within such small confines to still accomplish with aplomb, this beautifully crafted shape and silhouette!2.   The adorable-ness is elevated as Zhai crafts this Xiao Qie Gua as Craftsman Zhai, takes the LONG WAY OUT to craft in the very delectable:纳底, Na Di base!  Na Di base crafting and sculpting involves carefully coaxing the ZiSha clay step by step, and patiently pressing and pressing into shap