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Craft · No. 86

Hasami Ware

No. 86陶磁器

Hasami Ware

波佐見焼

hasami ware · 長崎県

Hasami Ware is a style of ceramic pottery produced in Hasami Town, Nagasaki Prefecture. Celebrated for its durability, practicality, and refined yet understated designs, it has long been a beloved choice for everyday tableware across Japan.

Origin
長崎県
Category
陶磁器
Materials
Porcelain stone · Stone · 呉須
Designation
Nat'l Traditional Craft

No. IHistory

Hasami Ware traces its origins to the early 17th century, when Korean potters brought advanced porcelain-making techniques to the Nagasaki region. Und…

No. IIMaterials

Hasami Ware is primarily made from pottery stone (toseki) and ceramic clay sourced from the Nagasaki region. The clay body is carefully blended with s…

No. IIITechniques

The production of Hasami Ware follows a fundamental sequence: clay preparation, forming, drying, bisque firing, glazing, and final firing. Forming met…

No. IVClimate

Hasami Town sits in a warm, humid, hilly landscape in Nagasaki Prefecture that is naturally rich in pottery stone and ceramic clay. The surrounding fo…