Craft · No. 84
No. 84陶磁器
Karatsu Ware
唐津焼
karatsu ware · 佐賀県
Karatsu Ware is a celebrated stoneware tradition from Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, prized for its earthy textures and understated beauty. Closely intertwined with Japan's tea ceremony culture, it is renowned for a wide range of glazing and decorative styles, including the beloved E-Karatsu (painted Karatsu) and Madara-Karatsu (mottled Karatsu).
- Origin
- 佐賀県
- Category
- 陶磁器
- Materials
- Pottery clay · Wood · Iron
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
Karatsu Ware's origins trace back to the latter half of the 16th century, when potters who crossed from the Korean Peninsula established kilns in the…
No. IIMaterials
The primary material of Karatsu Ware is a coarse, iron-bearing stoneware clay sourced from the Karatsu region. Its relatively high iron content contri…
No. IIITechniques
The production of Karatsu Ware begins with shaping clay on the potter's wheel or by hand-building. After thorough drying and an initial bisque firing,…
No. IVClimate
Karatsu's coastal location along the Genkai Sea gives the region a warm, humid climate with abundant forests that have historically supplied both fire…
