Cloisonne

Bend thin wire into patterned cells on a metal vessel, fill each cell with the right enamel colour and fire it for a shining finish.

Heritage note

Part of the living heritage of China. Some forms of this practice carry deep meaning for the communities who keep it; here we describe the play and the craft only, with respect for its roots.

Origins

A living tradition passed from person to person; it is not tied to a single dated origin. It belongs to the cultural world of China.