Hagi Ware: Characteristics
Hagi ware owes its reputation to the quality of their bowls. According to the old saying, “Ichi Raku, Ni Hagi, San Karatsu”, that is “First Raku, Second Hagi, Third Karatsu”, essentially saying Raku-style is the ideal pottery to use for the tea ceremony. It is manufactured in Hagi area in Yamaguchi prefecture, and [...]