Lima Living Workshop Introduction
Li Ma Living Workshop has transformed from an old ceramic factory, combining industry, leisure, dining, and the cultures of indigenous peoples and Hakka. The workshop features a variety of lifestyle ceramics showcasing totems and patterns from various indigenous tribes, which are very popular. The workshop's owner, Nan Hsiang Tian, is from the Puyuma tribe in Taitung. In the past, he operated a ceramic factory in Daxi Village, Zhaoqiao Township, primarily producing decorative ceramics for export. Over a decade ago, as the export ceramic industry declined, Nan Hsiang Tian "returned to the starting point" and rethought the business. Seven years ago, he began designing a series of ceramics inspired by indigenous totem styles, creating a unique identity. "Li Ma" is translated from the word for indigenous people and "LIMA," meaning "five." It symbolizes the number five, with five fingers representing the vitality of indigenous peoples who traditionally craft items with their own hands. The couple integrates their Hakka and indigenous cultural characteristics into the creative ceramics and dining, expressing a distinctive style that belongs to Li Ma.
