Japanese Crafts
Bizen, Arita, Hagi and the Rest, Sorted Out
Six ancient kilns, one porcelain town, and a glaze that changes color with use. Which region makes what, and how to tell them apart on a shelf.
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Japanese pottery
Japanese Crafts
The Law, the Mark, and the Price Difference
Japan certifies crafts by law: mostly handmade, a century-old technique, one named region. What the seal means, and why the real piece costs what it does.