Koshu Kimen Gawara: Koshu Tile with a Devil’s Face
November 07, 2013Kagabi in Koshu (present Yamanashi Pref.) has developed the tile industry since old times, thanks to its location with clay of high quality, its abundant spring water and nearby mountains with fuels.
Nihon-gawara, the traditional Japanese tile is suitable for the Japanese climate and features its resistance to earthquakes or typhoons. In particular, clay roofing tiles baked at a temperature of over 1000 ℃ are recognized as nonflammable materials, and has strong heat resistance as well as sound insulation.
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