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Tokoname Japanese Ceramics
Named after the City of Tokoname, which is one of The Six Ancient Kilns of Japan, Tokoname pottery dates back to more than 900 years...
The Diversity Of Ceramics
Ceramics have been a part of human culture for thousands of years, with each region developing its own distinct styles and techniques. From the intricate...
Mishima Japanese Ceramics
Most styles of Japanes pottery are named solely after the city or area that they are made. However, Mishima is named after the slip-inlay that...
Kutani Ware from Ishikawa Prefecture
The sight of elegant designs in muted colours on bright white pieces is often how people can recognize Japanese ceramics, yet not all of them...
Raku Pottery
Dating back to 1580 when it was first thought to have been produced by the potter Chojiro, Raku pottery is synonymous with drinking tea as...
Imari Japanese Ceramics
The town of Arita, in the former Hizen Province of Japan, is where Imari pottery originated and is still made to the present day. Imari pottery...
Bizen Japanese Ceramics
Bizen is the oldest style of pottery made in Japan. It originated in the village of Imbe in the old province of Bizen and to...