Craft · No. 74
No. 74陶磁器
Tamba Tachikui Ware
丹波立杭焼
tamba tachikui ware · 兵庫県
Tamba Tachikui Ware is a ceramic tradition from the Tachikui district of Tanba-Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture. One of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns, it is prized for its rustic, robust clay character and the unpredictable beauty of natural ash glazes.
- Origin
- 兵庫県
- Category
- 陶磁器
- Materials
- Pottery clay · Wood · Stone
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
Tamba Tachikui Ware traces its origins to the late Heian or early Kamakura period, making it one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns. Early production focuse…
No. IIMaterials
The primary material is high-quality Tamba clay sourced from the hills surrounding the Tachikui district. Rich in iron and highly plastic, this clay f…
No. IIITechniques
Wheel-throwing — using both traditional kick wheels and electric wheels — is the dominant forming method. After thorough drying and bisque firing, pie…
No. IVClimate
The Tanba-Sasayama area has a continental inland climate with marked seasonal temperature swings, surrounded by hills that yield rich clay deposits. T…
