Tochigi [Ceramics] MASHIKO Yaki (Pottery)

Categories
Art / Traditional crafts
Area
Kanto Tochigi
Shops
Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square
Update date
2023-01-06

The distinctive Mashiko style of pottery developed sometime about the middle of the 19th century having come under the influence of Kasama Yaki. In the early days, everyday articles were made with the support of the local clan and many of the pieces found their way into the kitchens of Edo.

Shoji Hamada, who began work as an studio potter in 1924, influenced the potters living in Mashiko and the tableware and flower vases that are being made there now, have the recognizable stamp of Mashiko Yaki, with which so many people are familiar. Today, using good quality Mashiko clay, some dynamic pieces of pottery utilizing such traditional techniques as a white cosmetic dribble of glaze and brushmark slip decorations are being produced in large quantities.

Mashiko Yaki has made many friends with its gentle luster born out of a union between, among other things, glazing techniques and Mashiko clay, which boasts traditional attributes. Crockery of an amazing variety is produced along side such things as flower vases by 320 firms employing 338 people. Among these are no fewer than 10 government recognized Master Craftsmen whose work ensures the fame of Mashiko Yaki extends far beyond the shores of Japan.

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