Yixing Ceramics started in the Song Dynasty (960- 1279) and reached its height in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). With a history of more than 600 years, the technique is mainly used in making teapots. The ceramic is made of zisha clay, the best material of antique teapots that can only be found in Yixing, Jiangsu Province. It has become increasingly rare. It is said that zisha clay is more valuable than pearls and jades for the latter can be found anywhere. Zisha teapots merge the advantages of calligraphy, carving and drawing, showing consummate handmade techniques. Zisha Ceramics has various shapes and designs, with a variety of decoration, such as engraving, hollowing, carving, inlay and painting applied on the wares. However, with the introduction of industrialization, the teapots can be made in large scale but lower quality, with over-exploitation and abuse of the rare clay. Preserving this technique is of vital importance.