Handmade Pure Silver Xi Shi Teapot 180ml

Silver is a precious metal, and its application in medicine and health can be traced back to 5000 years ago. Silver has been widely used in medicine and health due to its unique biological effects. Chinese silverware culture has a long history. As early as the Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period, the ancients began to use silver to make utensils.

In recent years, more and more tea lovers have begun to use silver teapots to make tea, because silver pots of tea can improve the quality of tea to a certain extent, and make the tea taste better.

This silver teapot takes the shape of Xi Shi, classic and cute. The hammered texture on the surface is made by hand-beating with hammer by the teapot maker. After polishing, the whole teapot is shiny and very dazzling. No matter where it is placed, it is an extraordinary work of art.

The handle is made of wooden, which is easy to pour tea without being scalding.

The spout is short and straight, pouring smoothly and stopping neatly.

The inner wall is smooth and the hammered pattern by hand is clearly visible

Every silver teapot will be tested by a professional organization and will have a corresponding serial number. Each teapot has a certificate, and each teapot is unique.

Precautions for the use of silver teapot:

1. Silver has good thermal conductivity, so please avoid touching the body of the teapot when brewing tea to prevent burns.

2. Please do not try to bend the parts of the silver teapot, avoid hitting hard objects, to prevent fracture and deformation.

3. Please avoid using acidic solvents or cleaning agents.

4. Please avoid contacting with sea water, hot springs and water with high mineral content.

Maintenance instructions:

1. Use a soft cloth to wipe off the moisture after using.

2. If there's dirt or discoloration on the surface, you can use a silver wiping cloth or toothpaste to clean.

3. If you won't use it for a long time, clean and wipe it dry and wrap it with a soft cloth or paper and store it in a cool place.

Origin

Heqing County is located in the northwestern part of Yunnan. Mineral resources are Heqing County’s dominant resources. The types of mineral resources and total resource reserves here are among the forefront of Dali. The main minerals are: gold, silver, manganese, coal, iron, lead, Zinc, bauxite, kaolin, etc. Xinhua Village, which located in Heqing County, had traditional handicrafts of gold, silver and copper jewelry and daily necessities while in the Qing Dynasty. The craftsmen of the Bai people here not only inherited the essence of their own national skills, but also constantly absorbed the cultures of other nationalities to produce ingenious, unique and elegant gold, silver, copper utensils and various ornaments.

History

Yunnan has been known as the "metal kingdom" since ancient times, and western Yunnan is rich in silver and copper resources. Heqing silverware making skills are mainly spread in Xinhua Village, Heqing County, Dali Prefecture. Local artists use pure silver as the main material, combined with carving, silver wire drawing, braiding techniques, and processed according to the required product form and specifications, retaining the more traditional folk craftsmanship characteristics. Heqing silverware is various in shapes, variety, with exquisite craftsmanship and high quality. The products are well-known far and wide. They are exported to various provinces and cities as well as overseas like United States, Japan, India, Malaysia, Nepal, Thailand, Pakistan ect., and are highly praised by the world.