Hasami ware, Kangsou kiln, wooden leaf dish

Japan's early ceramic exports were mainly from Imari Port Hasami Yaki-Domestic Products Hasami Town is located six kilometers south of Arita. In 1598, Yi Youqing and others opened the kiln. The production of porcelain started later than Arita. Producing high-quality porcelain under the protection of the Omura Domain The Omura Domain established the Sarayama Office in 1666 to protect the area. After the abolition of feudal domains and establishment of prefectures in the Meiji era Losing the protection of the feudal lord Most of the kilns are now closed. The surviving kilns were moved from the mountains to the plains Improve the production method and equipment Continue to produce daily miscellaneous items After the war, the equipment was modernized Transformed into a modern factory that mass-produces daily Japanese cooking utensils Tableware used in Japanese households Most of them are produced in Hasami Rice bowls, soup bowls, wine vessels, tea vessels, small dishes, etc. ----------------------------------------- Kangchuang Kiln-Yasuki Kawashima 1963 Born in Hasami-cho, Nagasaki Prefecture 1981 Graduated from Saga Prefectural Arita Industrial Design Department 1981 Learned pottery making at Motosanko of Kiyomizu Kiln in Kyoto 1988 Returned home after 7 years of training 1989 Established Kangso Kiln in Nagao-go, Hasami-cho ----------------------------------------- Size: Diameter 21.5cm x Height 2.5cm *Handmade, glaze color and size may vary slightly