Zhou Ying, inheritor of celadon firing, an intangible cultural heritage item in Qujiang district, established a Quqing celadon culture research base with her father in Quzhou in 2019 in an effort to promote celadon culture in Quzhou.

Zhou Ying carves an unglazed ware in a workshop. [Photo/qz828.com]

Located in Chetang village, Yunxi township, Qujiang district, the Quqing celadon culture research base showcases celadon ware production processes, exhibits finished products and offers experiential activities related to celadon ware culture.

In addition to admiring celadon handicrafts, visitors can make celadon wares themselves as well.

Twelve celadon cups made by Zhou Ying adopt elements of the twelve constellations. [Photo/qz828.com]

To attract more young people, Zhou continues to innovate in the making her celadon handicrafts. The twelve celadon cups were meant to appeal to young people's interest in constellations, said Zhou Ying.