The Eternal Kilns of the "Porcelain Capital"

Liling is more than a geographic location; it is the beating heart of China’s ceramic soul. Known for over a millennium as the "Porcelain Capital of the East," its kilns have burned continuously, whispering stories of earth, water, and fire through the dynasties.

The intricate craftsmanship of Liling: A testament to a thousand years of mastery.

The Pinnacle of Artistry: The "National Porcelain"

Liling’s heritage reached its zenith when it was chosen to create "Chairman Mao’s Porcelain" —pieces so rare and refined they were considered the pinnacle of 20th-century ceramic art. As the official supplier for the Great Hall of the People, Liling established itself as the home of "National Porcelain," where every brushstroke was a matter of state honor and every firing a quest for perfection.

Imperial motifs that once graced the highest halls, now inspiring the next generation of art.

The Underglaze Five-Color Revolution

In these museum halls, we found the secret to Liling's immortality: the Underglaze Five-Color (釉下五彩) technique. Unlike other ceramics, these colors are painted onto the body and protected by a transparent glaze before being fired at 1,380°C. The result? Colors that never fade, surfaces that remain lead-free and crystal clear, and art that lives "under the glass" forever.

Vibrant, eternal, and safe: The hallmark of Liling’s technical brilliance.

Ourania: The New Spark

Ourania Porcelain was born in the shadow of these giants. We spent hours and hours in the Liling Museum, mesmerized by the delicate balance of a dragon's scale and the lifelike poise of a porcelain crane. We realized that true heritage isn't about repeating the past—it’s about igniting it.

We took the ancient "National Porcelain" standards—the purity of the clay, the heat of the 1,380°C. kiln, and the safe underglaze mastery—and combined them with a minimalist, modern aesthetic.

From traditional sculptures to modern daily rituals.

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