China’s History of Forging Iron Woks Began in the Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD)

Name: China’s History of Forging Iron Woks Began in the Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD)
Uploaded: 2026-01-21T12:12:54.534Z
Duration: 7 min 21 s
Channel: Chinese Traditional Crafts
Description: This video tells the story of forge iron wok makers who make woks that last a lifetime. This art started in the Song Dynasty from 221BC, and has been passed down for generations in the ZhangQiu (章丘) district in China. You can still purchase a genuine hand made forge iron wok today, and the wok is non-stick, as shiny as a mirror, beautiful to look at, durable and a joy to cook with.

Chinese Traditional Crafts

Jan 21, 2026

This video tells the story of forge iron wok makers who make woks that last a lifetime. This art started in the Song Dynasty from 221BC, and has been passed down for generations in the ZhangQiu (章丘) district in China. You can still purchase a genuine hand made forge iron wok today, and the wok is non-stick, as shiny as a mirror, beautiful to look at, durable and a joy to cook with.