What is Shodai-yaki?Shodai-yaki is pottery representing Kyushu that has been made at the base of Mt. Shodaisan located in the north of Kumamoto Prefecture for about 400 years ago. |
Visiting the workshopThe simple and strong style of tea bowls or ”chato” were loved by many tea ceremony masters. It is said that most of Higo-mono (chato produced in Higo) that appear in the records of tea ceremonies since 1625, such as Matsuya Kaiki, refer to Shodai-yaki. Now, Shodai-yaki is widely used as daily pottery. The deep beauty of glaze and the free drawn Nagashi-kake pattern are a good match with the shape, creating a simple taste. |
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