Craft · No. 75
No. 75陶磁器
Izushi Ware
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izushi ware · 兵庫県
Izushi Ware is a fine porcelain produced in Izushi, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture. It is celebrated for its exceptionally pure white body, translucent glaze, and delicate blue-and-white painted designs, earning it a reputation as one of the premier white porcelains in Japan.
- Origin
- 兵庫県
- Category
- 陶磁器
- Materials
- Porcelain stone · 呉須
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
The origins of Izushi Ware trace back to the mid-Edo period, when the Izushi domain actively encouraged the development of porcelain production within…
No. IIMaterials
The primary raw material of Izushi Ware is high-quality pottery stone (Izushi touseki) sourced locally within the Izushi region. This stone is notably…
No. IIITechniques
The production of Izushi Ware begins with crushing and refining the raw pottery stone. Pieces are then shaped on a potter's wheel or through slip cast…
No. IVClimate
Situated among the mountains of the Chugoku range, the Izushi region receives abundant rainfall and benefits from plentiful, clean groundwater. This p…
