The handmade woks are made from iron plate forged at a heat of up to 1,600 degrees Celsius. Chinese entrepreneur Tian Huan is reviving traditional wok - making , part of a growing band of artisans seeking to capitalise on rising demand for handmade goods from wealthy young consumers . While the prices of his cooking pans are almost triple those of mass - produced products , business has been brisk and Tian sells 300 - 400 items per day via online . Young Chinese adults are increasingly willing to spend more on unique products as the country 's middle class expands .
Chinese entrepreneur Tian Huan is reviving traditional wok - making , part of a growing band of artisans seeking to capitalise on rising demand for handmade goods from wealthy young consumers . While the prices of his cooking pans are almost triple those of mass - produced products , business has been brisk and Tian sells 300 - 400 items per day via online . Young Chinese adults are increasingly willing to spend more on unique products as the country 's middle class expands .