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Hagi ware（萩焼）

はぎやき Hagi Ware

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Begun by Korean potters brought here by force; the crazed glaze absorbs tea, so each bowl changes colour with use.

FAQ

Where is Hagi Ware?: It is in Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Hagi Ware?: Begun by Korean potters brought here by force; the crazed glaze absorbs tea, so each bowl changes colour with use. The focus is crafts and ceramics.
When was Hagi Ware established?: It dates from 1604.