Among the pottery production areas throughout Japan, Hasami ware is popular because it is durable, easy to handle, relatively inexpensive, and has little individual variation.
I think many people like the smooth feel of porcelain.
In recent years, the number of beautiful designs and brands of Hasami ware has increased, so I would like to introduce it to you.
What is Hasami ware?
Hasami ware is a type of ceramic that is made in Hasami Town, Nagasaki Prefecture, and boasts a tradition of over 400 years.
Most of the Hasami ware produced is made of porcelain, which is durable and easy to handle, relatively inexpensive, and has little individual variation, making it a stable product. You can get your hands on the work.
One of the representative brands of Hasami ware is Hakusan Toki.
This G-shaped soy sauce holder designed by Hakusan Pottery's product designer Masahiro Mori won the Good Design Award in 1961. Even if you don't know about it, I'm sure many of you have seen it.
More recently, modern and stylish Hasami ware brands have appeared from various potteries including Baba Shoten, and are collaborating with famous artists. There are also many collaborations.
Difference between earthenware and porcelain
Utsuwa (pottery) is broadly divided into "pottery" and "porcelain".
The main raw material for ``pottery'', which is called ``earthenware'', is clay called potter's clay, or soil.
On the other hand, ``porcelain'', which is also referred to as ``stoneware'', is made from rock called pottery stone.
| Difference between earthenware and porcelain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Raw materials | Mainly china clay (clay) | Mainly stone powder made by crushing pottery stone |
| Eye stopper | Many things are needed | Many unnecessary things |
| Strength | Not strong | Relatively strong |
| Features | The texture and soft color of the material of the container | Beautiful painting and clear colors |
| Main pottery | Mino ware, Mashiko ware, Shigaraki ware, Kasama ware | Arita ware, Kutani ware, Tobe ware, Hasami ware |
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Changes in texture and color also add to the taste.
It's a pottery pottery, but sealing is done to prevent these changes.
Hasami ware brand introduction
Hakusan pottery
The origin of Hakusan Pottery's manufacturing is "Above all, it is easy to use and fits into your daily life."
While valuing new expressions of pottery and originality, we aim to create ware that will remain standard throughout the ages.
The reason why Hakusan Toki has many long-selling products that combine both high functionality and new design with no waste is based on the user's lifestyle. This is because we carry out all the steps in-house, starting from the design.
Also, speaking of Hakusan Toki, the designer Masahiro Mori is famous, but Mr. Masahiro Mori worked for about 20 years until he left the company in 1978.
"By thinking about the tableware used in daily life, creating the shape, and producing it in a factory, the joy of design can be shared and lived with many people. I feel it”
We have created a number of products.
Many of his products have won the Good Design Award and have become long-selling products. The name of pottery spread.
Baba Shoten
Baba Shoten's ceramics are faced with the traditions of Japan and the production area, considering its relationship with modern culture through the filter of Baba Shoten This is a brand that proposes "Japanese".
Tradition and craftsmanship that have been cultivated over a long period of time are alive in the process of making each piece of pottery, while newly created products are adapted to modern life.
Designed to snuggle.
By the way, Baba Shoten's logo uses a pattern called Gobenkamon.
This is a pattern drawn on the top (inner bottom part) of Imari ware, Arita ware, and Hasami ware from the 17th century.
It is said to be an auspicious pattern based on a plum blossom design. is.
essence
essence develops tableware and interior goods with the concept of "manufacturing that makes you feel rich in your daily life."
This is a design project.
essence, we not only design but also manufacture products that add a sense of fun to traditional painting and carving patterns in our own workshop.
There is a design to preserve tradition, and mass production is possible because of the craftsmanship.
And above all else, I believe that because we have friends who enjoy making things, we are able to create pottery that helps people enjoy their lives.
Forage
The manufacturer is a Swedish potter Lisa Larson, biotope, Mutsumi Kagoshima, and the product is jointly developed with BIRD'S WORDS, and is expensive. We are proud of our production technology.
Daisy
Our motto is to create items from the user's perspective. We make dishes with the image of a dining table in mind.
Zeroichi ni
Zero is 0. A pattern made by repeating round shapes.
The first line is one line. A pattern that repeats it.
Ni is a design created by combining two lines, ``ichi, ni''.
We have sublimated the simple zero, one, and two patterns expressed by the brush used to draw the "sometsuke" decorative technique into a standard design.
HASAMI (scissors)
"HASAMI" is a brand that has inherited the tradition of Hasami ware, but has been designed to fit the modern times.
The product is inspired by the "popular tableware used in the rustic low-side cafes of America in the 50s and 60s", and is functional and easy to clean.
It has a practical shape that can be handled a little roughly, and A wide variety of colors make it colorful and fun.
"It's meant to be used, used often, and worn out. I want to create beloved 'tools' that have a mysterious power that can't be expressed in words."
It is made with this in mind.
HASAMI PORCELAIN
HASAMI PORCELAIN is a brand created under the direction of LA-based designer Takuhiro Shinomoto (tortoise).
There are three features:
The first thing is its texture and texture.
It is sharper than ceramic, but gentler than porcelain, and its organic feel brings comfort to the hands and mouth.
Also, its matte texture and color doesn't look out of place when paired with any kind of food.
It complements food and drinks.
The second is the simple form.
The clean straight lines and beautiful curves are carefully calculated down to the last detail, resulting in a functional and very beautiful form.
The third thing is the freedom of stacking.
Because each item is designed with a common diameter, all containers can be stacked by size, larger containers can be stacked with smaller ones. They can also be nested.
This was inspired by jubako, not only does it eliminate waste when stored, but also creates an even more beautiful harmony when stacked.
common
"Common" was created by designer Yota Tsunoda as a tool for daily life that is neutral, lean, and familiar as if it had been around for a long time.
Born in 2014.
It is a tableware that can be used casually, regardless of the food to be served or the occasion, with a sturdy structure and an affordable price and can be purchased at any time as needed. I can.
It has been sold not only for home use but also for commercial use such as restaurants and cafes.
h+
Three interior stylists, miscellaneous goods planners, and Horie Toki have joined forces to create h+, a brand that gives form to ``I want something like this.''
The origin of the "h+" logo is made up of the "h" for Hasami and the "+" which represents the thoughts and ideas of the team.
Hasami Pottery Festival
The Hasami Pottery Festival is a large pottery fair held every year during Golden Week.
At this event, which is visited by 300,000 people, B products from leading brands of Hasami ware, such as Hakusan Toki and Baba Shoten, etc., will be sold at shops that are no longer available for wholesale. You can purchase mainly at low prices.
"Hasami Pottery Festival"
■Holding time: 9:00-17:00
■Holding venue: Main venue...Yakimono Park Square / Second venue...Hasami/Arita Inter entrance plaza
On the day of the event, we expect it to be very crowded, so please go early in the morning and wait in line to be at your best.
If you are interested in the introduced brands
Items from the brands introduced in this article (excluding some such as h+) can be purchased from the list below.
Please find your favorite among the many Hasami ware.