Tokoname ware, also known as Tokoname-yaki, is a type of pottery, stoneware, and ceramics that originated in and around the town of Tokoname, located in Aichi prefecture, central Japan. It has a rich history dating back to the 12th century, and it was one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan. History Pottery making in […]
Tamba-tachikui ware, also known as Tamba-tachikui yaki in Japanese, is a distinctive pottery style hailing from Konda, located in the city of Sasayama, Hyogo prefecture. This pottery holds a prestigious position as one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, alongside Bizen, Tamba, Echizen, Seto, and Tokoname. Throughout its eight-century history, Tamba-tachikui ware has continued to produce […]
Shigaraki ware, known as Shigaraki-yaki in Japanese, is a distinguished type of stoneware pottery crafted in the Shigaraki area of Japan. The kiln where it is produced holds a significant place among the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan. While Shigaraki ware is renowned for its depiction of the tanuki (a raccoon dog) figures, its kiln […]
Seto ware, known as Seto-yaki (瀬戸焼) in Japanese, is a renowned style of pottery and ceramics produced in and around Seto city, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The term “setomono” is used as a generic term for pottery as well. Seto is one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan, contributing to its historical significance in ceramic […]
Echizen ware, known as Echizen yaki (越前焼) in Japanese, is a revered pottery style crafted in the town of Echizen, Fukui prefecture. It holds a special place among the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan, which include Bizen, Tamba, Tokoname, Seto, and Shigaraki. These kilns have preserved their rich traditions over the centuries, and Echizen ware […]
Bizen ware, also known as Bizen-yaki (備前焼), is a renowned type of Japanese pottery that originates from Bizen province, currently a part of Okayama prefecture. Historical Significance With its roots in the village of Imbe in Bizen province, the pottery earned its name from this region and is often referred to as Imbe or Inbe […]