SADO HOKURIKU MUMYOYI YAKI This pottery was made by Gyokudou Kiln in Sado City, Niigata Prefecture.The clay is made from minerals containing iron oxide mined in the Sado Gold and Silver Mine, and fired at high temperatures to create a piece with a texture that combines red and black patterns. Details：https://www.gyokudou.com/ Hosono Toshio 1953 Born […]

KUTANI HOKURIKU KUTANI YAKI This pottery was made at “Seikogama” in Kaga city, Ishikawa prefecture.The hard porcelain features distinctive Kutani patterns and gold leaf on the inside. Details：http://www.seikou.co.jp/ KUTANIYAKI CRAFTMAN It seems that KUTANI YAKI is often not made by a single potter, but rather by several craftsmen, including a base craftsman who shapes the […]

KUTANI HOKURIKU KUTANI YAKI This pottery was made at “Tosui Kiln” in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture.This piece features hard porcelain decorated with Kutani’s distinctive patterns. KUTANIYAKI CRAFTMAN It seems that KUTANI YAKI is often not made by a single potter, but rather by several craftsmen, including a base craftsman who shapes the ware and a […]