Qufu Glazed Tile Factory
Time-Honored BrandQufu Glazed Tile Factory · Shandong · Founded
Rooted in the hometown of Confucius, Qufu Glazed Tile Factory has been crafting glazed tiles for over 500 years, adorning sacred sites like the Confucius Temple with vibrant yellow and green tiles that embody the solemn elegance of Confucian culture.
Brand Story
Located in Qufu, the birthplace of Confucius, the factory's history dates back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), when kilns were first set up to produce glazed tiles for the restoration of the Confucius Temple. According to the Qufu County Annals, during the Hongzhi reign (1488-1505), skilled artisans were conscripted to fire glazed components on-site, and the kilns have been in continuous operation ever since. In the Qing Dynasty, under Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795), the expansion of the Confucius Mansion and Cemetery led to a surge in demand, expanding the factory and refining its techniques. In modern times, the factory blends traditional methods with contemporary technology, supplying glazed tiles for the Three Confucian Sites and numerous ancient buildings across China. Its products, known for their lustrous glaze and predominantly yellow and green hues, carry the dignity and elegance of Confucian ritual culture. More than mere building materials, these tiles symbolize propriety and hierarchy, and the factory's artisans are dedicated to preserving this cultural heritage, ensuring the timeless brilliance of ancient architecture.
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Signature Products
Exclusively used for imperial-level buildings like the Confucius Temple, these tiles feature a golden glaze with a warm luster, symbolizing dignity and authority.
Used for temples and mansions, these tiles have a fresh, elegant green glaze, reflecting the Confucian aesthetic of harmony and balance.
Decorative ridge components with vivid forms, symbolizing protection from disasters and blessings, combining practicality and artistic value.
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Located in: Shandong（山东）
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Cultural Note
The factory employs traditional handcrafted techniques, involving dozens of steps from clay selection, molding, glazing, to firing. The glaze is made from natural minerals like quartz and red lead, resulting in a hard, long-lasting surface. Its craft is intimately tied to the Qufu architectural complex, serving as a material embodiment of Confucian ritual culture, with significant historical, scientific, and artistic value.
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What is a "China Time-Honored Brand" (中华老字号)?
A China Time-Honored Brand is a designation by China’s Ministry of Commerce for brands with a long history that inherit products, craftsmanship or services across generations and have operated continuously to the present.
When was Qufu Glazed Tile Factory founded?
Qufu Glazed Tile Factory was founded in null, originating in Shandong, Shandong, primarily in the Other field.
What is the signature product of Qufu Glazed Tile Factory?
Its signature product is Yellow Glazed Tiles. See the "Signature / Buy Online" section on this page for more products and shopping links.
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