Value Village ／ Yamagata ／ Art & Crafts

Narushima yaki（成島焼）

なるしまやき Narushima Ware

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A former Uesugi domain kiln, revived after extinction; known for deep iron-black glazes.

Type	Workshop or kiln
Genre	Crafts / Ceramics / Mingei folk crafts
City / town	Yonezawa
Area in the prefecture	Okitama

FAQ

Where is Narushima Ware?: It is in Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Narushima Ware?: A former Uesugi domain kiln, revived after extinction; known for deep iron-black glazes. The focus is crafts and ceramics, mingei folk crafts.
When was Narushima Ware established?: It dates from 1801.