About Ohori Soma Ware
Ohori Soma ware originated in Ohori district, Namie Town, Futaba-gun, Fukushima Prefecture. Said to have started around 1690 with encouragement from the Soma domain. Its three defining features are: 'Niijuyaki' (double-walled structure), horse paintings (hashiri-koma), and 'Ao-hibi' (blue crackle glaze). After the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and nuclear accident forced evacuation, the production area faced near-extinction, but revival efforts continue at relocation sites.
Techniques & Materials
Craft terms are shown in the original Japanese — these are proper names with no standard English equivalents.
Techniques
二重焼（二重構造）駒絵付け青ひびの釉薬
Materials
地元粘土青釉
Where to see & buy
Workshop names are in Japanese; links go to their official sites.
- 大堀相馬焼協同組合（産地にご確認ください） hands-on experience