Guild halls in Jingdezhen
Abstract
In the division of labor in Jingdezhen’s ceramic industry, people from different regions, villages and clans often monopolize a craft, a type of work or a trade, and thus form their own trade associations, i.e., Hangbang. These Hangbang often meet in the guild hall they belong to, and this chapter focuses on the layout, funding, administration, and functions of guild halls.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Chinese history and philosophy
Architectural and Urban Studies
Historical Economic and Social Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 162–174
- Publication date
- 6 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter