Sunday, February 25, 2024

Shimane Prefecture Kilns


 I found this photo from my picture files from 10 years ago. I will translate the kiln names and post.



Thursday, October 12, 2023

TAKEO YAKI- Ceramics of Saga Prefecture

 Modern Takeo Yaki is usually grouped with Karatsu style but since it is also bordering Arita may have influence from there as well. 






Youyou Gama 遊遊窯  

This kiln produces ware mostly for Inns in Hot Spring areas like Beppu. The most typical motif is that of “oni” translated as ogre or monster. 

https://youyougama.wixsite.com/youyoukiln/about-us

Sunday, September 24, 2023

Saturday, July 1, 2023

MINOO (Minoh) YAKI (箕面焼)-Ceramics of Osaka Prefecture

 Minoo Yaki is made in the area near the Minoo Waterfall in Osaka Prefecture. It is made by the Matsuda family since 1910. It is characteristically a bright red, often with a black and/or white marbling effect. The shop is located on the quaint path leading to the scenic Minoo Falls. 

https://peraichi.com/landing_pages/view/minohware



Photo permission from Ryan Snooks


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