Silverware forging technique, an intangible cultural heritage inheritor

Li Yuezhou

The famous silver teapot designer

Li Yuezhou's passion for his craft has reached an extreme level. He has not only become the first person in China to use nipple nails in Sanda (Chinese kickboxing), but we also discovered by chance that he is now experimenting with a high-difficulty technique of striking a pot knob with a single blow (currently, no one in the world can do this).

A single piece of work often combines various techniques such as Tibetan external striking, Yunnan internal striking, and Japanese freestyle nipple striking into a single pot.

Crafted with meticulous care, the teapot's body is seamlessly integrated, devoid of unnecessary embellishments. Exquisite craftsmanship without being ostentatious, it possesses a rustic elegance and a captivating charm. One could call it a master craftsman of silversmithing.

Zhao Qingtao, the head of Daya Hall, and teacher Li Yuezhou