Jianshui · Zitao 建水 · 紫陶

Ordinary cups are already in a price war. Some pieces labelled “Jianshui zitao” on wholesale sites are in fact made in Dehua, Fujian.

普通款已经在打价格战。批发网上标「建水紫陶」的杯子，有的其实产自福建德化。

What gives Jianshui zitao a story is the maker, not a common cup on a shelf.

建水紫陶要有故事，靠的是作者，不是货架上的普通杯。

Clay breaks. When pieces do ship, they will need careful packing, and a clear agreement on what happens if one arrives damaged. Anything that holds tea should also come with a lead and cadmium test from the workshop.

陶器易碎。正式寄出时要用妥当的包装，并谈好破损如何补。装茶的器皿，还要向工坊要铅镉检测。

The forms below are a working list of author-made tea ware — not pieces already in hand. Kilns and makers will be named after a visit to Jianshui.

下面是作者款茶器的预想名目，不是已经拿到的实物。窑口和作者，等建水谈妥再写上。