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Kasama ware（笠間焼）

かさまやき Kasama Ware

Kasama ware（笠間焼）

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

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreCrafts / Ceramics
City / townKasama
Area in the prefectureCentral area

FAQ

Where is Kasama Ware?
It is in Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Kasama Ware?
A pottery town with no house style: over 300 potters live here, each working their own way. The focus is crafts and ceramics.
When was Kasama Ware established?
It dates from the 1770s.

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