Shidoro-Yaki: Shidoro Ware
June 14, 2016Shidoro-yaki is made of clay containing a lot of iron which is gained in its main production site. It makes the ware unique with its sober, yellowish color on a brownish-red surface along with its deep brown glaze.
It is said that this type of clay is the most suitable for making tea caddies, which often used for tributes. This is because the clay shrinks hard when fired, therefore it well protects the contents from humidity.
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Shidoro-Yaki: Shidoro Ware
Translation by Hiromi Fujii, reviewed by Marina Izumi
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Japanese Traditional Crafts Resource Center
Japanese Traditional Arts Resource Center
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