Liema Living Workshop Introduction
The Lima Living Workshop has transformed from an old ceramic factory, integrating industry, leisure, dining, and indigenous and Hakka cultures, creating a unique character. The workshop offers a range of lifestyle ceramics featuring totems and patterns from various indigenous peoples, which are highly popular. The workshop's owner, Nan Hsien-Tian, is a member of the Paiwan tribe from Taitung. He previously operated a ceramic factory in Daxi Village, Zhiben Township, focusing on decorative ceramics primarily for export. Over a decade ago, as the export ceramics industry gradually declined, Nan Hsien-Tian "returned to the starting point" to rethink the direction, and seven years ago, began designing a series of ceramics with indigenous totem styles, thus creating a distinctive feature. "Lima" is derived from the indigenous language and translates to a meaning of "five," represented by an open hand with five fingers, symbolizing the vitality of indigenous peoples crafting items with their own hands. The husband and wife team infuse their Hakka and indigenous cultural characteristics into the creativity of the ceramics and dining, showcasing a unique style belonging to Lima.
