The ancient and melodious sound of xun is very enchanting. Such a simple instrument changed the whole life of Zhang Xun, a master craftsman in xun-making. His works are all made in the earth mound kilns. The shapes are primitive and simple. The traditional technique that he adopts is called "charring in heaps", which creates patterns on the instrument's surface like ink wash paintings. This art of fire and clay makes every xun one of a kind. "As the name suggests, I am Xun, and I make xun. We co