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Why Suzu-yaki Turns Black: The Science of Reduction Firing

Discover the dramatic firing process that gives Suzuyaki its profound, smoky-black color. We explore the science of oxygen reduction in a traditional anagama kiln and how it transforms clay into a ...

Japan's Six Ancient Kilns: A Thousand-Year Legacy of Fire and Clay

Discover the Rokkoyō — Japan's Six Ancient Kilns — that have shaped the country's pottery tradition for over 800 years. From unglazed Bizen to refined Seto, each kiln tells a unique story of earth,...