Cloisonné is the technique of creating patterns on metal by introducing colored glass or enamel paste into the interstices of a network of copper or bronze wires. This technique appeared in China at the end of the 13th century.
It is believed to have reached its peak and received its current Chinese name during the reign of Emperor Jingtai during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) A Beijing craft factory combines tradition and innovation to give new life to an old metal, adorning it with patterns.