Yixing (宜兴)
City in Jiangsu province.- Yixing is famous for its pottery.
- The zisha clay found around the city is ideal for making teapots.
- Zisha teapots from Yixing are considered the best, both for the quality of the clay, and for the skills of the local potters.
- The tradition of making teapots in Yixing goes back to the Ming dynasty.
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