茨城県·工芸品
Kasama-yaki
"Its defining characteristic is that it has no specific characteristics" — this is how the pottery of Kasama is often described. Kasama-yaki began during the An'ei era of the mid-Edo period. It originated when Kuno Hanemon, a village headman of Hakoda Village, learned from a Shigaraki potter and opened a kiln, making it known as the oldest pottery production area in the Kanto region. A free style that is not bound by fixed patterns has instead attracted many creators, turning the town into a place where potters gather from all over the country. Every year during Golden Week, the 'Himatsuri' (Pottery Festival) is held. It began in 1982 with 36 kilns and has now grown into a large festival featuring over two hundred creators. It makes you want to pick up pieces of tableware and search for your favorite one.
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