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  • Yu Nannan - Representative Inheritor of Dai Slow-wheel Pottery Making Skills in Menghai County, Xishuangbanna

    05/06/2019Brittany Tian1180 wordsAbout 4 minutes

    Yu Nannan (玉喃囡), born in 1956 in Manyan Village (曼燕村), Mengzhe Town (勐遮镇), Menghai County (勐海县), Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture (西双版纳傣族自治州), is a representative inheritor of Dai slow-wheel pottery making (傣族慢轮制陶技艺). Growing up in a traditional pottery-making family, she mastered the craft in her teens and has become one of the most skilled Dai pottery artisans in Menghai County.

    Yu Nannan - Representative Inheritor of Dai Slow-wheel Pottery Making Skills in Menghai County, Xishuangbanna

    Technical Characteristics

    The Art of Slow-wheel Pottery

    This ancient technique features:

    • Hand-building on slow-turning wheels
    • Textured surfaces created with patterned wooden paddles
    • Clay mixed with sand for improved workability

    The complete process includes:

    1. Pounding and sifting clay
    2. Mixing with sand and water
    3. Installing the turntable
    4. Coiling and shaping
    5. Paddling to create patterns
    6. Drying and firing

    Preservation Efforts

    Passing the Legacy

    As a master artisan, Yu Nannan:

    • Maintains authentic traditional methods
    • Trains new generations of potters
    • Supports the construction of a Slow-wheel Pottery Experience Center

    This upcoming center will:

    • Exhibit traditional Dai pottery
    • Offer hands-on workshops for visitors
    • Promote cultural tourism

    Recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, Dai slow-wheel pottery embodies the Dai people's cultural memory and aspirations for a beautiful life.

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