Hira Shimizu Yaki: Hira Shimizu Ware
March 14, 2016Hira Shimizu Yaki has the longest history in Yamagata, known as "a producer of ceramic art". It is said that the actual foundation of Hira Shimizu Yaki was in the middle Edo-era(17-19c), and the simple texture has been attracting lots of people.
One of its characteristics is the original soil which contains a lot of iron. The soil comes from Mt. Chitose, which is why Hira Shimizu Yaki is also called "Chitose-Yaki". Since compounds of the soil are suitable for both pottery and porcelain, the area has engaged in both of them.
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Hira Shimizu Yaki: Hira Shimizu Ware
Translation by: Miwa Odagiri, reviewed by Marina Izumi
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Japanese Traditional Crafts Resource Center
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