Tag: Japanese ceramics
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Noto’s Suzu Ware Reemerges: A Pottery Tradition Rising from Earthquake Rubble
Introduction: An Ancient Craft with a Modern Resolve In Ishikawa Prefecture’s rugged coastline, the Suzu ware of the Noto Peninsula has long stood as a symbol of maritime life and quiet endurance. Known for its subtle glazes and earthy textures, Suzu ware emerged from a centuries-old tradition that survived wars, trade shifts, and the forces…
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Noto’s Suzu Ware Surfaces Again After Earthquake Ruins
Resilience in Clay: A Ceramic Tradition Reborn The delicate glaze and rustic beauty of Suzu ware trace a long, storied path from the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture to the heart of Japanese pottery. Two existential crises have tested this craft: its near disappearance in the late 15th century and a modern revival in the…