Imperial Song Ceramics is a world-leading brand of Ru ware, founded by the Zhao family — descendants of the imperial kiln supervisors of the Song Dynasty, dating back to 1023 AD.

With over a millennium of inherited craftsmanship and more than a decade of modern research and refinement, the brand has successfully revived the celestial blue glaze once reserved for the royal court of the Northern Song Dynasty, captivating collectors and connoisseurs around the world.

Since launching its global strategy in 2015, Imperial Song Ceramics has established branches in the United States, Japan, Singapore, and Europe, sharing the legacy of Ru ware with the world.

Our signature glazes include the limited-edition revived collections — Imperial Powder Blue, Imperial Azure, and Moonlight White, as well as the everyday series featuring Celestial Blue, Sky Blue, and Verdant Green.

The limited-edition glazes are renowned for their exceptional rarity and the difficulty of achieving a perfect finish, making them highly sought after by devoted collectors and tea ware enthusiasts alike.

Meanwhile, the everyday series offers a higher completion rate and outstanding value, earning the love and appreciation of those who wish to enjoy Ru ware in daily life.

Ru ware, with a history spanning over a thousand years, is celebrated as one of the most exquisite and valuable ceramics in the world.

Originating around 1000 AD during the Northern Song Dynasty, Ru ware follows ancient firing traditions that harmonize craftsmanship with nature’s rhythm. Because of this delicate process — influenced by subtle changes in climate and kiln atmosphere — the completion rate remains remarkably low, making each successful piece a rare treasure.

One of the most admired features of Ru ware is its natural crackle pattern, known as kaipian . These graceful lines are not carved by hand, but formed naturally during firing and aging, capturing the poetry of time itself.

Every piece bears a unique web of cracks, ensuring that no two works in the world are ever the same.

Another profound allure of Ru ware lies in the dialogue between the user and the vessel, and the shared journey of growth that unfolds over time. The subtle hues of its crackle patterns gradually emerge through use, creating a resonance between the object and its owner.

The aesthetics of Ru ware kaipian (crackle) are not only the culmination of nature’s laws and the artisan’s wisdom, but also embody the Eastern philosophy of “Unity of Self and Object” (Mono to Waga Ichi). The randomness of the cracks reflects a reverence for “Tian Gong Kai Wu” — the harmony between natural processes and human craftsmanship — while the co-evolution of colors symbolizes the vitality of “Qi Yi Zai Dao” — the vessel conveying the Way.

As collectors often say, “To nurture porcelain is to nurture the mind; the growth of the crackle is a practice for the user.” The unpredictability of each pattern and the subtle evolution of colors elevate Ru ware beyond mere functional objects, transforming it into timeless art that carries the passage of time and emotion.

According to historical records, fewer than 100 authentic Ru ware pieces remain today, each valued at approximately $50 million USD. The most celebrated examples are permanently housed in world-renowned institutions such as the British Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and the Osaka Municipal Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Japan.