Craft · No. 66
No. 66陶磁器
Akazu Ware
赤津焼
akazu ware · 愛知県
Akazu Ware is a traditional ceramic art produced in the Akazu district of Seto City, Aichi Prefecture. Rooted in the centuries-old Seto ceramic tradition — one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns — it is celebrated for its rich variety of glaze techniques passed down through generations.
- Origin
- 愛知県
- Category
- 陶磁器
- Materials
- Pottery clay · 長石 · 木灰
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
The origins of Akazu Ware trace back to the late Heian through Kamakura periods, when kilns were first established in the Akazu district of present-da…
No. IIMaterials
Akazu Ware relies primarily on high-quality stoneware clays sourced from the Seto region, including kibushi clay and gairome clay, both prized for the…
No. IIITechniques
Akazu Ware is distinguished by its exceptional diversity of glaze techniques, sometimes described as encompassing seven representative styles. Potters…
No. IVClimate
The hilly terrain around Seto City provided abundant deposits of high-quality clay and ample timber for kiln fuel, while the region's temperate and re…
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