Turkish artist finds a second home in China's Jingdezhen

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16 Jun 2026 • 4:57 PM MYT
Turkish artist finds a second home in China's Jingdezhen
Known as China's "porcelain capital," Jingdezhen in east China's Jiangxi Province has long been a magnet for ceramic artists from around the globe. Among them is Turkish artist Pelin Dal, who first fell in love with China as a child through stories of her aunt's travels. After earning her master's degree in ceramic art, she made up her mind to pursue further studies in Jingdezhen and gradually found a second home there.
Here is her story of "Becoming Chinese."