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Awaji kawara（淡路瓦）

あわじがわら Awaji Roof Tiles

Awaji kawara（淡路瓦）

Photo: Asturio Cantabrio / CC BY-SA 4.0 ／ Source

Smoked at the end of firing so carbon turns them silver; the demon tiles on the ridge are the tiler's sculpture.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreCrafts / Ceramics / Sculpture
City / townMinamiawaji
Area in the prefectureAwaji

FAQ

Where is Awaji Roof Tiles?
It is in Minamiawaji, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Awaji Roof Tiles?
Smoked at the end of firing so carbon turns them silver; the demon tiles on the ridge are the tiler's sculpture. The focus is crafts and ceramics, sculpture.
When was Awaji Roof Tiles established?
It dates from the 1600s.

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