Wei Hongfei (魏鸿飞)

Art Name: Hongfei (鸿飞) — as stamped on the seal “飞鸿印鉴”

🎨 Heritage & Identity

• Surname / Given: Wei Hongfei
• Art/Studio Name: Hongfei (鸿飞)
• Designation: National Intangible Cultural Heritage inheritor — Jian Zhan craftsmanship
• Origin: Jianyang, Fujian — the cradle of Song dynasty Jian Zhan

🛠 Craftsmanship & Technique

• Clay Body: Dense, iron-rich “iron‑base” clay
• Glaze: Hand-applied original-ore glaze with spontaneous effects
• Firing: Traditional wood-fired dragon kiln, limited-batch runs
• Glaze Styles: Oil-drop, hare’s-fur, ten-thousand-variety kiln effects
• Signature: Handcrafted foot ring, master’s square seal stamped on the base

✨ Why This Matters

Each cup reflects a living tradition—every glaze bloom and seal impression is unique. Wei Hongfei’s pieces marry centuries-old technique with the functional elegance of tea culture, offering both a collector’s object and a vessel for everyday tea experience.