hyelin:

stimman4000:

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translation of what he’s saying in case anyone cares:

hello everyone, I am a traditional craftsman from Yixing in Jiangsu province. My ancestral home is Zishahu and growing up and listening/watching my father I have learnt this craft, now playing with dirt/mud has become my job as an adult as well. Even though my work is very dirty and tiring, traditional culture needs the new generation to continue its legacy and help it grow ever larger. In the future I hope that I will try to update/help traditional culture grow. Even your smallest compliments are the greatest support for me. Thank you.

(note: he’s speaking in a very formal/flowery manner that’s incredibly hard to convey into English but this is the essence of what he’s saying)

(double note: what he’s making is a traditional Chinese clay teapot, with this kind of clay specifically from Zishahu. they’re a key part of Chinese tea culture more so in the south than north and can be worth millions. this kind of craftsmanship dates back to the 10th century and is generally regarded as the precursor of porcelain)

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    Beautiful piece, love to have it.
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