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目次 The northernmost kiln for ”Sue” potteryThe history of Tsugaru Kanayama ware is 30 years. Even Mashiko ware, which is considered to be relatively new, is said to have started during the latter Edo period, so Tsugaru Kanayama ware is quite a new form of pottery. It’s history began in 1985, when Ryoji Matsumiya built a climbing kiln at Kanayama region in Goshogawara City. |
Rustic and warm feelingIt is said that ”Sue” ware production existed until around the 10th century. Pottery of Aomori was discontinued around that time. For about 1000 years since then, Aomori ceased to be a large-scale production center. Then the climbing kiln was created, and Tsugaru Kanayama ware production reemerged as Aomori pottery. |
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The ”new” tradition born in AomoriMatsuyama told us that the soil and pine used as fuel when producing Kanayama ware are all from Aomori. The quality clay deposited on the bottom of the Otameike basin in Kanayama. Japanese red pine that grows in the forest. ”There is enough rich nature here for the potters to work for the next 500 years.” (Matsumiya). A ”new tradition” is born that takes advantage of nature. In order for the ”new” to become a ”tradition”, many people need to know about it, and the number of people who create also needs to increase. Tsugaru Kanayama Ware Association has undertaken steps to spread awareness for the craft. In 1991, they started training ceramic artists, and in the same year, they held a three month course for beginners in Tsugaru Kanayama ware creation. They also began to spread awareness on a global scale by hosting the Aomori World Firewood Kiln Tournament. |
