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Kasama Ware

Ibaraki · Kasama · Art & Crafts

Japanese name: 笠間焼

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Kasama Ware
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WHAT TO DOKasama Ware

A pottery town with no house style: over 300 potters live here, each working their own way.

WHEREIbaraki

Central · Kasama

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Overview

A pottery town with no house style: over 300 potters live here, each working their own way.

About this place

Kasama-ware (笠間焼, Kasama-yaki) is a style of Japanese pottery made in Kasama, Ibaraki, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

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Key facts

Founded / opened：1770s Highlights / collection：Sticky Kasama clay, Diversity of artists Genre：Crafts and ceramics

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