About Otani Ware
Otani ware is produced in Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture. Beginning around 1780, it is characterized by a unique technique called "nerokkuro" (lying-down wheel) used to make large vessels. Two potters work together, with one lying down to turn the wheel while the other shapes the clay, producing large urns and jars used in indigo dyeing. Today it is preserved as a traditional industry of Tokushima.
Techniques & Materials
Craft terms are shown in the original Japanese — these are proper names with no standard English equivalents.
Techniques
寝ろくろ（二人作業）大型甕の成形たたき技法
Materials
大谷の陶土木灰釉鉄釉
Where to see & buy
Workshop names are in Japanese; links go to their official sites.
- 大谷焼の里 忠造窯 hands-on experience