Tsutsumi-yaki
Updated at 2023-05-22
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Tsutsumi-yaki is named after the Tsutsumi-machi area – the place this style of pottery originated. What sets Tsutsumi-yaki apart from other pottery is that the red clay, rocks, and glazes used in the production process are all sourced locally in Miyagi Prefecture, resulting in a finished product with unique and vivid coloration and glossiness. The technique of making Tsutsumi-yaki was initially used for making tea sets for Date Masamune, the feudal lord of Sendai during the Edo period, and his retainers. Over time, Tsutsumi-yaki bowls, plates, pots, and jars were popularized among the common folk for daily use.
Name
Tsutsumi-yaki
Giver
Miyagi Prefectural Government
Friendly States
Japan
City
Miyagi Prefecture
Language: Japanese
Area: 7,282 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 2,230,000 people
Main Industries/Features: Located in northeastern Japan, Miyagi features expansive plains and an economy largely based on agriculture, producing rice, strawberries, and pears. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean has also fostered a vibrant fishing industry, with abundant catches of bonito, saury, tuna, and swordfish. Miyagi is Japan’s only prefecture with three Category III fishing ports established for fisheries revitalization.
Size
L14cm W14cm H6cm
Category
Ceramics、Handicrafts
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