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	'''Kasama ware''' (笠間焼) is a traditional Japanese stoneware produced in and around the city of Kasama in [[Ibaraki Prefecture]].		'''Kasama ware''' (笠間焼) is a traditional Japanese stoneware produced in and around the city of Kasama in [[Ibaraki Prefecture]].

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	== References ==		== References ==
	Kasama Craft Hills – Official information on the history and characteristics of Kasama ware.		* Kasama Craft Hills – Official information on the history and characteristics of Kasama ware.
	Ibaraki Prefecture Cultural Promotion Division – Documentation on regional crafts and ceramic traditions.		* Ibaraki Prefecture Cultural Promotion Division – Documentation on regional crafts and ceramic traditions.
	Japan Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square – Profile of Kasama ware and its contemporary development.		* Japan Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square – Profile of Kasama ware and its contemporary development.

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 '''Kasama ware''' (笠間焼) is a traditional Japanese stoneware produced in and around the city of Kasama in [[Ibaraki Prefecture]].

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-Kasama ware (笠間焼, Kasama-yaki) is a style of Japanese pottery originating from the city of Kasama in Ibaraki Prefecture. It is known for its versatility, diverse styles, and the use of high-quality local clay that is easy to work with and durable after firing.
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 == History ==
-Kasama ware production began in the late 18th century when potters from the Shigaraki region brought their techniques to Kasama. Initially, the ware was made for practical use—water jars, rice containers, and cooking pots. Over time, the variety expanded to include tea utensils, decorative vases, and modern tableware.
+The origins of Kasama ware date to the late 18th century (Edo period), when potters from the [[Shigaraki]] region migrated to the Kasama area and introduced their ceramic techniques. The early production focused on practical, robust wares such as water jars, rice storage containers, cooking pots, and other tools of daily life.
-In the 20th century Kasama attracted many independent potters who experimented with new glazes, forms, and firing techniques, making the region a center for both traditional and contemporary ceramics.
+By the 20th century, Kasama became known for its openness to innovation. Many independent ceramic artists settled in the area, attracted by the freedom to experiment with forms, glazes, and firing methods. This influx of individual kilns and artistic studios transformed Kasama into one of Japan’s most active centers of contemporary ceramic expression.
 == Characteristics ==
-* '''Flexible style:''' Unlike some regional wares with strict stylistic traditions, Kasama ware allows great freedom in design.
+Kasama ware is not defined by a single rigid style but is instead characterised by:
-* '''Durable clay:''' The fine-grained local clay is easy to shape and resistant to cracking during firing.
-* '''Diverse glazes:''' Potters employ ash, iron, and feldspar glazes, often combining them in creative ways.
+* '''Flexible and individualistic design''' – potters are free to create both traditional shapes and highly experimental forms.
-Variety of uses: From functional vessels to purely artistic pieces.
+Its versatility makes Kasama ware popular among both everyday consumers and collectors.
 == Kasama Today ==
-Kasama remains an active pottery hub with numerous kilns, galleries, and the Kasama Craft Hills ceramics complex. The area hosts annual pottery festivals that draw visitors from across Japan.
+Kasama remains one of Japan’s most active ceramic-producing regions. It is home to:
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	Kasama ware (笠間焼, Kasama-yaki) is a style of Japanese pottery originating from the city of Kasama in Ibaraki Prefecture. It is known for its versatility, diverse styles, and the use of high-quality local clay that is easy to work with and durable after firing.		Kasama ware (笠間焼, Kasama-yaki) is a style of Japanese pottery originating from the city of Kasama in Ibaraki Prefecture. It is known for its versatility, diverse styles, and the use of high-quality local clay that is easy to work with and durable after firing.