Ever dreamed of blending Indian vibes with ancient Chinese art? 🎨 Meet Priya Sundaravalli Sudharsan, an India ceramicist who found her second home in Jingdezhen on the Chinese mainland.
Drawn by its legendary porcelain, vibrant community, and mouthwatering local eats like scallion pancakes and spicy rice noodles, Priya dove into a world where clay becomes magic. 🍜
Every day, she works shoulder to shoulder with local masters – artists who've inherited kiln secrets passed down for generations. They mix techniques, remaking classic blue-and-white porcelain with Indian motifs, like delicate mehndi-inspired patterns. 🔵🤝🏽
For Priya, Jingdezhen is more than a studio; it's a living museum where the heritage of the past gets reshaped into tomorrow's art. By sharing skills and stories, she's helping keep centuries-old traditions alive—and adding her own creative twist. ❤️
This journey reminds us how art transcends borders, proving culture can be a global conversation. 🌏✨
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Where heritage meets heart: An India ceramicist's story in Jingdezhen
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