China's porcelain capital nurtures dreams of global youth

NANCHANG -- Tucked away in Chenjiafan village in the suburbs of Jingdezhen, a world-famous "porcelain capital" in East China's Jiangxi province, Denis Naymark's studio stands in a league of its own, showcasing exquisitely crafted works of art.

Within his studio, one can marvel at plates adorned with ocean wave patterns, teapots with octopus and coral reef-shaped decorations...The creations by Naymark are primarily themed on environmental preservation, a reflection of his previous role as a conservationist in his hometown in the United States.

"Jingdezhen has the most complete handmade ceramic system in the world," said the 32-year-old who has resided here for eight years. He named himself "Ni De Ming" in Chinese, which literally means "the brightness of clay."

Jingdezhen's history in ceramic craftsmanship spans over 2,000 years. Its role as an official and imperial kiln in history propelled the art of porcelain making to unprecedented heights.

Today, Jingdezhen stands as China's only national ceramic culture inheritance and innovation pilot zone with an extensive network of supply chains and state-of-the-art facilities, hosting more than 30,000 "Jingpiaos," or migrants who came to pursue their dreams.