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[[File:Yuzamashi.jpg|thumb|Yuzamashi made of Tokoname clay]] | |||
'''Tokoname''' (常滑市, Tokoname-shi) is a city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, renowned for its long history of pottery and ceramics. Among the many products for which Tokoname is famous, its tea ware stands out due to its exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and rich cultural heritage. Tokoname is one of the "Six Ancient Kilns" of Japan, alongside Seto, Shigaraki, Echizen, Tamba, and Bizen. The city’s ceramics, particularly the Tokoname-yaki (常滑焼), have been a key part of [[Tea culture|Japanese tea culture]] for centuries. | '''Tokoname''' (常滑市, Tokoname-shi) is a city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, renowned for its long history of pottery and ceramics. Among the many products for which Tokoname is famous, its tea ware stands out due to its exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and rich cultural heritage. Tokoname is one of the "Six Ancient Kilns" of Japan, alongside Seto, Shigaraki, Echizen, Tamba, and Bizen. The city’s ceramics, particularly the Tokoname-yaki (常滑焼), have been a key part of [[Tea culture|Japanese tea culture]] for centuries. | ||
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== The Clay of Tokoname == | == The Clay of Tokoname == | ||
[[File:Shiboridashi.jpg|thumb|Shiboridashi made of Tokoname clay]] | |||
The clay used in Tokoname ware, called Shudei (朱泥), is one of the most distinctive aspects of its ceramics. This red clay, rich in iron oxide, has a fine grain and is especially favored for making tea pots. The iron content gives the clay its signature reddish-brown hue when fired, which is a hallmark of Tokoname tea ware. | The clay used in Tokoname ware, called Shudei (朱泥), is one of the most distinctive aspects of its ceramics. This red clay, rich in iron oxide, has a fine grain and is especially favored for making tea pots. The iron content gives the clay its signature reddish-brown hue when fired, which is a hallmark of Tokoname tea ware. | ||