Silverware forging intangible cultural heritage state-level inheritor

Li Fuming

Renowned silver teapot master Cang Erxia Guang, skilled craftsman, chief technician of Yunnan Province's "Ten Thousand Talents Program", and creative talent of Dali Prefecture.
2020 Silver Industry Fashion Golden Finger Award for Outstanding New Generation Craftsmen

In 2011, China successfully developed its first single-piece silver teapot, breaking the century-old technological blockade imposed by Japan. In 2014, it successfully developed China's first nipple-shaped teapot, breaking the craftsmanship monopoly held by the Japanese Kōnan family. This completely changed the domestic situation of imitating Japanese silver teapots, continuously propelling "Chinese silver teapots" towards world-class standards.

Looking back, Chinese silver teapots had virtually no market both domestically and internationally. He focused on product design and innovation, working tirelessly day and night. Through years of unremitting efforts, Chinese silver teapots have gained recognition both domestically and internationally.

Li Fuming spends more than ten hours a day creating and polishing silver and bronze wares of various shapes. Sometimes, when inspiration strikes, he forgets to eat or sleep in order to realize the unique shape in his mind. He focuses on the tools and materials in his hands. Day after day, regardless of the severe cold or scorching heat, his hands have continuously developed calluses.

This process might seem extremely tedious and arduous to others, but Li Fuming is able to concentrate fully and be meticulous with every piece of his work. Many of his works have been included in the National Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum.

Teacher Li Fuming sends greetings to the friends of Dayatang.

Master Zhao Qingtao and teacher Li Fuming of Dayatang discussed the design of silverware shapes.