石川県·工芸品
Suzu Ware
A dark brown skin achieved simply by firing at high temperatures without using any glaze. A plain, powerful beauty born from earth and flame—Suzu ware is a type of unglazed stoneware born from the soil of Noto. Its origins date back to around the end of the Heian period. Centered around Suzu City, it was transported to various regions as a representative pottery of medieval Japan. However, about four hundred years ago, it suddenly vanished, earning it the reputation of a 'phantom ancient pottery' for a long time. These lost techniques were brilliantly revived by Suzu City in 1976 (Showa 51). As wood ash melts within the kiln to become a natural glaze, each piece takes on a somber blackish-gray hue, with no two pieces exactly alike. It is a simple yet profound vessel born from the earth of Noto.
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