Porcelain: The Delicate Beauty of Fine China

The fascination of porcelain, also called "fine china" has enthralled many for generations. This wonderful material is famous for its translucency, whiteness, and extreme fragility. Porcelain can be described as a form of refined earthenware manufactured from a particular combination of clays most notably kaolin fired at high temperatures to give it its renowned strength and non-porosity.

The First historical evidence of porcelain can be linked back to ancient china, when artisans mastered the art from generation to generation. The word origin of the term china comes from china itself due to the western world capitalising it over china being the first nation to have porcelain techniques. Gradually the knowledge of how to produce porcelain was passed on to other nations which resulted in a multitude of variations of the product.

Special attention to details, time and care are prerequisites for porcelain making. The ingredients that are required are chosen and treated with absolute care to achieve maximum results. The next step involves putting the clay which is knead to form the desired shape with hands or a potters wheel. The presented piece at this stage goes through dry periods and then heated in a furnace. This firing stage which is known as the biscuit firing stage helps harden the clay and assists it to be glazed.

Glazing is of the utmost importance in porcelain production, because it is not only an aesthetic detail, but also a layer that protects the surface. Then, the glazed porcelain goes through a second firing of an even higher temperature, which causes the glaze to turn into a liquid that subsequently binds and fuses to the porcelain surfaces, ending with a sleek, shiny finishing.

Porcelain material has been used for various activities which include fine dinner sets, sculptures as well as decorative items. Likewise, porcelain can be fantastically embellished with bright colors and different forms, which is great to the taste of art collectors and lovers.

We wish you make your pick from our exquisite selection of porcelain items at Shinetie which are specifically made to show the delicacy of this material. We specialize in a wide array of decorative vases, animal figures, and beautiful home decor products that are handcrafted skillfully. With every porcelain item, there is a promise of classiness in every household.

At Shinetie, we like to consider porcelain in a broader sphere, not just as an item but an embodiment of art and more importantly, the cultural background it represents. We focus on quality and craftsmanship so that each of our collections is in the spirit of a china legacy. As you have a browse through our collections, our hope is that you enjoy the intricacy porcelain offers in its new form, as envisioned by Shinetie.