Shigaraki is one of the oldest Japanese ancient kilns and famous for its long ceramics history. It is also a place known for producing teaware for the traditional tea ceremony. The concept of Wabi-Sabi is one of the most important Japanese aesthetics. Shigaraki is a place with long ceramics history of Wabi-Sabi Wares. It is also an ideal place for ceramists because of its rich deposits of high-quality ceramic materials.
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