Ceramics

Tokoname Ware

常滑焼

RegionAichi — 常滑市
Originsc. 1100
StatusMETI-designated Traditional Craft

About Tokoname Ware

Tokoname ware is pottery produced in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture—the largest of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns dating to the late Heian period. Famous for teapots, especially the 'Shudei' (red clay) teapot comparable to Chinese Yixing ware. The city features a 'Pottery Walking Path' popular with tourists.

Techniques & Materials

Craft terms are shown in the original Japanese — these are proper names with no standard English equivalents.

Techniques

急須成形朱泥焼成陶管成形

Materials

朱泥(酸化鉄含有粘土)常滑の粘土

Where to see & buy

Workshop names are in Japanese; links go to their official sites.

Where it is made

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