Waza no Kura Kutani ware teacup silver glaze purple ceramic brand Japanese tableware rice bowl celebration 70th birthday gift

Product Description The 360-year tradition of Kaga Hyakumangoku Kutani ware is primarily produced in Kanazawa, Kaga, and Nomi City in Ishikawa Prefecture, with Terai Town in Nomi City known as "Kutani no Sato," the center of this industry. Craftsmen, kilns, wholesalers, and box makers gather here. Additionally, the pottery village is home to museums, schools (Ishikawa Prefectural Kutani Ware Technical Training Center), and support workshops. How Kutani Ware is Made - Shaping: Round shapes are created using a potter's wheel, while more complex shapes like square items and figurines are hand-formed. - Bisque Firing: Firing at around 800 degrees for 8 hours turns the clay a skin color. It is then fired in a main kiln at over 1300 degrees for more than 15 hours. - Overglaze Painting: After outlining with gosu, colors are applied using traditional Japanese paints. The colors differ significantly before and after firing, making color mixing and matching quite challenging, showcasing the skill of the artisans! - Overglaze Kiln: This is the final process. Depending on the colors, it is fired overnight at around 800 degrees. However, if gold or silver is used, it must be fired again in a gold kiln (Nishiki kiln) at a low temperature of 400-500 degrees. Can it be washed in a dishwasher? Repeated washing in a dishwasher may cause color fading, so please hand wash. Can it be used in a microwave? Items that use gold or silver cannot be used. Otherwise, they are usable. About Crackle Some items may have fine crackle-like patterns in the base material. Enjoy the unique texture of pottery. Is it made in Japan? It is 100% made in Japan. Products are produced locally in the center of Nomi City, "Kutani no Sato." Popular Products Yunomi (Tea Cup) Large Yunomi Hane Usagi Yunomi Silver Glaze Large Yunomi Tsuki Usagi Size: Diameter 8.2 × Height 10.5 cm, in a special paper box Size: Diameter 7.5 × Height 8.2 cm, in a special decorative box Size: Diameter 9.2 × Height 9 cm, in a special paper box Yunomi