Lima Living Workshop Introduction
Lima Life Workshop has transformed from an old ceramic factory, combining industry, leisure, dining, as well as Indigenous and Hakka cultures, showcasing a unique charm. The workshop offers a series of lifestyle ceramics featuring totems and patterns from various Indigenous tribes, which are diverse and very popular. The workshop’s owner, Nan Hsian-Tian, is from the Puyuma tribe in Taitung. In the past, he operated a ceramic factory in Daxi Village, Zaoqiao Township, primarily producing decorative ceramics for export. Over a decade ago, as the export ceramic industry gradually declined, Nan Hsian-Tian "returned to the starting point," rethinking his approach, and seven years ago began designing a series of ceramics inspired by Indigenous totem styles, creating a distinctive collection. "Lima" comes from the translation of "Indigenous" and means "five," symbolized by an open hand, with each finger representing the number five, which embodies the vitality of Indigenous people creating items by hand. The couple incorporates their Hakka and Indigenous cultural characteristics into the creativity of the ceramics and dining, expressing a unique style belonging to Lima.
