ECNS links “Tiangong Kaiwu” to Jingdezhen’s porcelain heritage
The book “Tiangong Kaiwu” by Song Yingxing was published in 1637 in Fenyi, Jiangxi Province. It describes how Chinese people used craft skills to live and work in harmony with nature. This was reported by ECNS.
A work on Chinese crafts
ECNS calls this work an encyclopedia of 17th-century Chinese craftsmanship. According to the outlet, “Tiangong Kaiwu” consists of three volumes and 18 chapters. The book documents China’s craft practices and their connection with nature. Craftsmanship, as described by ECNS, was part of people’s everyday life and work.
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Jingdezhen’s porcelain tradition
In its video report, ECNS links the multigenerational heritage of Jingdezhen’s porcelain industry with the ecological wisdom embodied in the book. The outlet presents this heritage as living evidence of the approach to craftsmanship and nature described in “Tiangong Kaiwu.” ECNS notes that centuries have passed since the book’s publication, while the porcelain-making tradition has retained continuity across generations.
