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Arita Ware: Characteristics Arita Ware, which has a long history, is generally divided into three styles: Old Imari, Kakiemon and Nabeshima. Old Imari is a term referring to Hizen ceramic goods which were the first examples of Arita Ware made in the Edo Era. They were named as Old Imari due to the fact that they were [...] The beginning of Arita took place during Hideyoshi Toyotomi’s Imjin War in Korea. The fruitless 7 years of battle was brought to a close with Toyotomi’s death. During this time, many of the feudal lords, or daimyo, returned home from the Korean Peninsula bringing potters with them. Naoshige Nabeshima of the Nabeshima clan in Saga [...] Inoue Manji Born in 1929 in Arita. An Arita Ware expert at the pottery wheel, Inoue was a master at white porcelain. In Arita, ornamental techniques exist for dyeing and painting, but that is not the case for white porcelain. It’s known simply for its softness and smooth texture, and expresses a noble, warm and dignified [...] >> Characteristics Photos by Arita town |
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