Our journey began in 2018, when founder Liu Dianchen returned to his hometown of Ya’an, Sichuan— a city with over 800 years of ceramic-making history. Deeply influenced by his grandmother, a local ceramic artisan, Liu grew up watching her knead clay, glazing vases, and firing pots in a small family workshop. As he traveled the world later, he noticed that many exquisite Sichuan ceramic pieces remained hidden from global audiences, overshadowed by mass-produced alternatives.​
Determined to share his hometown’s treasure with the world, Liu founded Hanyuan Dianzhi Department Store and launched ggbi.shop. Starting with a small team of 5 local artisans, we set out to preserve traditional techniques like “Ya’an Celadon Glazing” and “Black Clay Firing” while infusing modern designs—think minimalist mugs for morning coffee, elegant bowls for family dinners, and decorative vases that blend seamlessly into contemporary homes.​
Today, our workshop in Ya’an has grown to employ over 30 artisans, and ggbi.shop ships ceramic products to customers in more than 15 countries. Yet, we remain true to our roots: every piece is still crafted by hand, using locally sourced clay and time-tested firing methods.