Here’s the story of HOW WE BEGAN.
Our story began in the Song Dynasty.
Over a thousand years ago, monks practiced Dian Cha (the art of tea-whisking) as a form of meditation. Slow and deliberate, this ritual fosters focus and inner peace. Jian ware was crafted exclusively for this practice.
The wares were made using 27°N iron-rich clays, it features a thick body for heat preservation, a glaze fired at 1,300°C to preserve tea aroma, and a shape-fitting designed to create a smooth whisking foam—making it the ideal vessel for Dian Cha.
About Rawthen
A singular Jian Ware.
A collective craft.
RAWTHEN is a studio built on collaboration at the birthplace of Jian Ware. From locally sourced clay to shaping, glazing, and kiln firing, every stage is carefully guided by our team and trusted makers.
