Craft · No. 60
No. 60陶磁器
Kasama Ware
笠間焼
kasama ware · 茨城県
Kasama Ware is a ceramic tradition centered in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Celebrated for its earthy, unpretentious character and a remarkably open creative culture, it is one of the Kanto region's most prominent pottery styles, embracing both traditional forms and bold individual expression.
- Origin
- 茨城県
- Category
- 陶磁器
- Materials
- Pottery clay
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
Kasama Ware traces its origins to the mid-Edo period, when local potters recognized the quality of clay found in the surrounding hills and established…
No. IIMaterials
The foundation of Kasama Ware is the high-quality clay sourced from the hilly terrain surrounding Kasama City. This local clay offers a pleasing balan…
No. IIITechniques
What distinguishes Kasama Ware most is its deliberate absence of a single prescribed style — potters are free to use wheel-throwing, hand-building, or…
No. IVClimate
Kasama sits inland in the Kanto region, experiencing hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters. This notable temperature range influences the drying an…
