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尾形乾山の生涯とその足跡を辿る

Tracing the life and footsteps of Ogata Kenzan

Hello to everyone reading this blog. My name is Yokoyama, the owner of Koto Potter. The potter Ogata Kenzan discovered the foundations of modern pottery. Kenzan was born in Kyoto...

Tracing the life and footsteps of Ogata Kenzan

Hello to everyone reading this blog. My name is Yokoyama, the owner of Koto Potter. The potter Ogata Kenzan discovered the foundations of modern pottery. Kenzan was born in Kyoto...

京焼・清水焼の名工 尾形乾山とは

Who Was Ogata Kenzan, Master of Kyo-ware and Ki...

Hello everyone reading this blog. My name is Yokoyama, the owner of Koto Potter. Ogata Kenzan is an important historical potter who is indispensable when talking about Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki....

Who Was Ogata Kenzan, Master of Kyo-ware and Ki...

Hello everyone reading this blog. My name is Yokoyama, the owner of Koto Potter. Ogata Kenzan is an important historical potter who is indispensable when talking about Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki....

現代における清水焼の位置づけ

The Position of Kiyomizu-yaki in the Modern Age

There are many nationally famous pottery production areas, such as Mino ware, Arita ware, and Shigaraki ware. When speaking with people in industries unrelated to pottery, many of them refer...

The Position of Kiyomizu-yaki in the Modern Age

There are many nationally famous pottery production areas, such as Mino ware, Arita ware, and Shigaraki ware. When speaking with people in industries unrelated to pottery, many of them refer...

陶器と磁器の違いとは?性質・歴史から選び方まで徹底解説!

What is the difference between pottery and porc...

As the name suggests, ceramics can be divided into "pottery" and "porcelain". Both are pottery items, but their properties and recommended uses are slightly different. This time, we will explain...

What is the difference between pottery and porc...

As the name suggests, ceramics can be divided into "pottery" and "porcelain". Both are pottery items, but their properties and recommended uses are slightly different. This time, we will explain...

京都の伝統工芸:時代を超えて受け継がれる匠の技と美意識

Kyoto's traditional crafts: Craftsmanship and a...

Kyoto, the center of traditional Japanese culture, is home to many traditional crafts, including Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki. These traditional crafts have been made with the same passion and aesthetic sense...

Kyoto's traditional crafts: Craftsmanship and a...

Kyoto, the center of traditional Japanese culture, is home to many traditional crafts, including Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki. These traditional crafts have been made with the same passion and aesthetic sense...

京都最大級の陶器市【第48回清水焼の郷まつり】

<Large Pottery Festival in Kyoto> The 48th Kiyo...

The annual Kiyomizu-ware village Festival  is just around the corner! It’s a fun event where you can buy Kiyomizu-yaki directly from the kilns at reasonable prices. This year's event promises a...

<Large Pottery Festival in Kyoto> The 48th Kiyo...

The annual Kiyomizu-ware village Festival  is just around the corner! It’s a fun event where you can buy Kiyomizu-yaki directly from the kilns at reasonable prices. This year's event promises a...