Clay, fire, and a small wish.

Cerqora began in a southern kiln town where porcelain has been fired for generations. We wanted to take that quiet, centuries-old craft and give it a place on modern desks and shelves — not as museum pieces, but as small, daily blessings people actually live with.

Every piece is shaped, fired, and brush-written by hand. Every piece carries a wish: for warmth, for luck, for love, for a little more ease in the day. That is the whole idea — heritage made personal.

Explore the collection

Dragon and pearl moon lamp representing heritage and guardianship

What we stand for

Four promises in every order

HandmadeShaped and brushed by hand in our studio — no two identical.

HeritageRooted in 500-year Shiwan pottery and high-fired porcelain tradition.

MeaningfulEach piece carries a blessing — a small, quiet wish for its keeper.

Gift-ReadyEvery order ships in a gift box with a blessing card — ready to give.

The Craft · Intangible Cultural Heritage

How a piece is made

Four steps, all by hand, all in our studio.

01 · ShapeThe form is thrown or slip-cast from fine porcelain clay, then trimmed and dried slowly to avoid cracks.

02 · Carve & HollowFor lighting pieces, the body is hand-hollowed and pierced with paper-cut patterns that cast shadows when lit.

03 · FireFired above 1,300°C — high enough to vitrify the clay and lock in a soft, warm glaze.

04 · BrushBlessings are hand-lettered in cinnabar on talismans and plaques. This is the part no machine can repeat.

From the Journal

Symbolism, craft & gifting

Symbolism

What does the dragon mean in Chinese decor?

A short guide to the guardian of the east, and where to place one in your home.

Gift Guide

The best gift for someone who loves the stock market

Why a hand-made talisman beats another mug — and what to write on it.

Craft

How a porcelain night light is made

From lump of clay to paper-cut shadow — the six steps in our studio.

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