1 Kutaniyaki The Sequel to a dream
1 Kutaniyaki The Sequel to a dream
Kutaniyaki bringing beauty to the dining table throughout the seasons, is one of Ishikawa prefecture's many famous traditional crafts.
The history of Kutaniyaki starts in the early Edo period. Undergoing many changes over its long history, Kutaniyaki can be divided into 6 major periods or styles.
First, let's start with the roots of Kutaniyaki. Ko-Kutani.
The Birth of Ko-Kutani, or Old Kutaniyaki
Here, monuments to Toshiharu Maeda, original patron of Kutaniyaki. and Saijirō Gotō, the original craftsman, who pioneered Kutaniyaki, stand facing each other.
Kaga Kutani Ceramics Federation of Cooperatives Gampu Nakamura
“Modern Kutaniyaki has its roots in Ko-Kutani or Old Kutaniyaki.an older form of porcelain that dates back to the start of the Edo period (early 17th century).
The monument of Toshiharu Maeda/The monument of Saijiro Goto
The Ko-Kutani style of porcelain was originally established by Saijirō Gotó.retainer of the Maeda clan, at the behest of Toshiharu Maeda first-generation feudal lord of Daishaji domain.
The Birth of Ko-Kutani, or Old Kutaniyaki.
Every year at the autumn festival in September, a dedication ceremony is held here.
Remains of the Kutani porcelain kiln
Saijira Goto was a retainer to the Kaga clan and originally worked as a metalworker.
He was subsequently assigned to move to Daishaji domain to assist in the development of a new mine, but the discovery of porcelain stone in the mine, located in Kutani village, led to the establishment of a kiln in the village.
Nomt Kutani Ceramics Museum Shinichi Nakaya
“In the early Edo period, the Maeda elan resisted the Tokugawa clan, seeking to gain supremacy over the country through cultural pursuits. They did so through promotion of "Kaga-Hyakumangoku" culture, a body of traditional art and crafts forms unique to Kaga domain.”
Shallow bowl with design of phoenix in overglaze enamels.
“Ko-Kutani was one such craft, and by using Ko-Kotani porcelain when entertaining guests, the Maeda clan attempted to gain soft political power by showing off their thorough understanding and appreciation of cultural pursuits. “
"Iroe" refers to the style of Ko-Kutani, featuring green, yellow, purple, red, and ultramarine.
Aote
In addition to Iroe, there is "Aote". In Kutaniyaki, the work "Ao", usually meaning blue, is used to refer to green colors.
However, after less than 50 years of operation. the kiln shut down, for reasons that are still unknown to this day. The porcelain that was made during that approximately 50 year period from 1655 onwards, in what is now Kutani-machi in Yamanaka Onsen, were henceforth referred to as "Ko-Kutani", or Old Kutani, in what is now Kutani-machi in Yamanaka Onsen, were henceforth referred to as "Ko-Kutani", or Old Kutani.
Kutaniyaki bringing beauty to the dining table throughout the seasons, is one of Ishikawa prefecture's many famous traditional crafts.
The history of Kutaniyaki starts in the early Edo period. Undergoing many changes over its long history, Kutaniyaki can be divided into 6 major periods or styles.
First, let's start with the roots of Kutaniyaki. Ko-Kutani.
The Birth of Ko-Kutani, or Old Kutaniyaki
Here, monuments to Toshiharu Maeda, original patron of Kutaniyaki. and Saijirō Gotō, the original craftsman, who pioneered Kutaniyaki, stand facing each other.
Kaga Kutani Ceramics Federation of Cooperatives Gampu Nakamura
“Modern Kutaniyaki has its roots in Ko-Kutani or Old Kutaniyaki.an older form of porcelain that dates back to the start of the Edo period (early 17th century).
The monument of Toshiharu Maeda/The monument of Saijiro Goto
The Ko-Kutani style of porcelain was originally established by Saijirō Gotó.retainer of the Maeda clan, at the behest of Toshiharu Maeda first-generation feudal lord of Daishaji domain.
The Birth of Ko-Kutani, or Old Kutaniyaki.
Every year at the autumn festival in September, a dedication ceremony is held here.
Remains of the Kutani porcelain kiln
Saijira Goto was a retainer to the Kaga clan and originally worked as a metalworker.
He was subsequently assigned to move to Daishaji domain to assist in the development of a new mine, but the discovery of porcelain stone in the mine, located in Kutani village, led to the establishment of a kiln in the village.
Nomt Kutani Ceramics Museum Shinichi Nakaya
“In the early Edo period, the Maeda elan resisted the Tokugawa clan, seeking to gain supremacy over the country through cultural pursuits. They did so through promotion of "Kaga-Hyakumangoku" culture, a body of traditional art and crafts forms unique to Kaga domain.”
Shallow bowl with design of phoenix in overglaze enamels.
“Ko-Kutani was one such craft, and by using Ko-Kotani porcelain when entertaining guests, the Maeda clan attempted to gain soft political power by showing off their thorough understanding and appreciation of cultural pursuits. “
"Iroe" refers to the style of Ko-Kutani, featuring green, yellow, purple, red, and ultramarine.
Aote
In addition to Iroe, there is "Aote". In Kutaniyaki, the work "Ao", usually meaning blue, is used to refer to green colors.
However, after less than 50 years of operation. the kiln shut down, for reasons that are still unknown to this day. The porcelain that was made during that approximately 50 year period from 1655 onwards, in what is now Kutani-machi in Yamanaka Onsen, were henceforth referred to as "Ko-Kutani", or Old Kutani, in what is now Kutani-machi in Yamanaka Onsen, were henceforth referred to as "Ko-Kutani", or Old Kutani.