
Treasure of Tongxinshe Teahouse: Wang Yajun's Small Antique-Inspired Ruyi Teapot
In the fragrant Tongxinshe Teahouse, many tea lovers and purple clay teapot enthusiasts are always attracted by a teapot with unique charm - Wang Yajun's Small Antique-Inspired Ruyi. This teapot is like a treasure from the depths of time, quietly telling the charm of purple clay art and the perseverance of the craftsman. The Craftsman Wang Yajun Wang Yajun was born in 1987 in Yixing, Jiangsu, the holy land of purple clay. The landscape and culture of Yixing nourished his love for purple clay art. In 2007, after returning from the military, he resolutely devoted himself to the purple clay industry and learned teapot making skills from the senior arts and crafts master Hui Ping. Under the careful guidance of his master, Wang Yajun learned from the most basic techniques and practiced day after day, laying a very solid foundation. He has an extraordinary perception of the nature and materials of clay. Each type of clay seems to come to life in his hands. In 2023, Wang Yajun was fortu