Kutani ware painting kiln that manipulates gorgeous gold A kiln that specializes in painting Kutani ware, which has a history of more than 100 years since the first Shosaku Yoshida opened in 1897. "Kinrande", which draws lines with gold paint, scatters gold powder, and pastes gold leaf to fix gold on colored ceramics, and expresses patterns using gold on the pottery, and glazes on it. It features various gold painting techniques such as "glaze back gold painting" to fire. In 2001, the third generation of Biosamu was certified as a nationally designated important intangible cultural property holder (living national treasure), and in 2007, the eldest son of Biosamu, Yukio, succeeded the kiln and became the fourth generation, inheriting the tradition. While pursuing new expressions that match the times.
今回、金彩ほどこす九谷焼リングケース作りを体験しました。体験前に作業場の見学もさせていただき、工程なども丁寧に説明いただいたので、これだけの手間があるからこその繊細で素晴らしい作品になっていくと実感しました。体験場所のギャラリーも素敵な空間です。
最終仕上げいただいたリングケースが後日手元に届きましたが、ずっとずっと大事にしようと改めて思う出来上がりです。お世話になりました。ありがとうございました。
| Operating hours | 10: 00-17: 00 |
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| Regular holidays | Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays |
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