Learn about bodiless cloisonne the premium openwork enamel craft without solid copper body view handmade oriental collectibles for home display and private collection
Bodiless cloisonne also known as no-coppe-body cloisonne is a distinguished representative of traditional Chinese cloisonne craft. Different from conventional cloisonne with solid copper base this craft abandons heavy copper tire and adopts fine gold-plated wire mesh to build up the whole outline.
Traditional copper-body cloisonne relies on thick copper tire as inner support. Finished works are heavy and enamel layer is opaque. Bodiless cloisonne removes solid copper base entirely. Delicate openwork wire mesh forms the skeleton of artwork. Translucent enamel glaze fills inside the wire frame. The final piece gets light texture and soft translucent visual effect.
Wire mesh is the core of bodiless cloisonne. Artisans bend and weld thin metal wires into regular hollow mesh structure. This hollow framework bears all follow-up enamel filling firing and polishing procedures. No solid metal lining exists inside finished products. Light weight and hollow openwork texture become its most recognizable feature.
Making bodiless cloisonne requires higher craftsmanship standard. Without solid copper tire for support thin wire mesh is easy to deform during multiple high-temperature firing processes. Artisans need precise control over wire shaping enamel thickness and firing temperature to avoid warping or cracking. Each finished bodiless cloisonne piece stands for repeated manual adjustment and rich experience of craftsmen.
Nowadays bodiless cloisonne covers rich product ranges including jewelry boxes bracelets vases bowls pen holders and table lamps. It inherits classic oriental floral patterns while bringing lightweight and translucent aesthetic feeling. It works well for home decoration desk display and private art collection.
Our bodiless cloisonne series delivers authentic hand-crafted openwork enamel art. DDP available for selected regions worldwide.