Kasama ware

Japanese: 笠間焼 - かさまやき

A regional brand of Ibaraki Prefecture in the Kanto region.
Ceramic teapots, plates, sake bottles, tea bowls, teacups, etc., produced in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture and the surrounding areas using traditional techniques and methods originating from the Kasama region of Ibaraki Prefecture. It is said to have started during the An'ei period (1772-1781) of the Edo period, when artisans in Kasama City fired in kilns under the guidance of Shigaraki ware potters. Kasama clay, which is reddish-brown and rich in iron, has excellent plasticity, so molding techniques using a potter's wheel were developed. Kasama ware, which is fired to a dark red surface, has a deep flavor that includes the warmth, strength, and astringency of a simple handmade product. Currently, in addition to traditional beauty, Kasama ware incorporates modern designs and colors to produce a wide range of household items that are firmly rooted in people's lives. Local crafts of Ibaraki Prefecture. In October 1992, it was designated as a national traditional craft by the Minister of International Trade and Industry (currently the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry). It was registered as a regional collective trademark with the Japan Patent Office in October 2007. The trademark registration number is No. 5082726. The owner of the regional collective trademark is the Kasama Pottery Cooperative.

Source: Nichigai Associates "Encyclopedia of Japanese Regional Brands and Specialties" Encyclopedia Information on Japanese Regional Brands and Specialties

Japanese:

関東地方、茨城県の地域ブランド。
茨城県笠間地域に由来する伝統的な技術・技法により茨城県笠間市及びその周辺地域で生産された陶磁器製の急須・皿・徳利・茶碗・湯呑など。江戸時代の安永年間(1772年〜1781年)に、笠間市内の職人が信楽焼の陶工の指導で窯を焼いたのが始まりとされている。鉄分を多く含んだ赤褐色の笠間粘土は可塑性に優れているため、ろくろによる成形技術が発達した。地肌が赤黒く焼きあがった笠間焼は、素朴な手づくりの温かさ・力強さ・渋味など深い味わいがある。現在は伝統美に加え、現代的感覚のデザイン・色彩も取り入れ、暮らしに根を下ろした生活用品を幅広く生み出している。茨城県郷土工芸品。1992(平成4)年10月、通商産業大臣(現・経済産業大臣)によって国の伝統的工芸品に指定。2007(平成19)年10月、特許庁の地域団体商標に登録された。商標登録番号は第5082726号。地域団体商標の権利者は、笠間焼協同組合。

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