宜兴拥有悠久的制陶历史,早在新石器时代就已经存在制陶活动,且制陶历史一直延续发展从未间断,在我国陶瓷史中占有重要的地位。特别是宜兴紫砂陶,无论是紫砂泥料还是制作工艺,无论是造型样式还是艺术形态,都在世界陶瓷领域中独树一帜,因此宜兴又被誉为“陶都”。 Yixing has a long history of pottery making. As early as the Neolithic era, pottery activities have existed and the pottery history has been continuously developed continuously. It occupies an important position in the history of ceramics in our country. In particular, Yixing purple sand pottery, whether it is Zisha clay or production process, whether it is modeling style or art form, are unique in the world of ceramics, Yixing has also been hailed as “Tao ”.