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Beautiful red patterns painted on Japanese ceramic vessels

The Many Origins of Red in Japanese Ceramics

Discover the many origins of red in Japanese ceramics, from finely painted akae and iron-rich clay to hidasuki fire marks and shinsha glaze.

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Hands turning a ceramic vessel upside down to examine the underside

Turn It Over: Reading a Vessel from the Underside

Learn what the underside of a vessel reveals: bare clay, foot ring, kiln marks, and maker's seal.

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The Beauty of the Weave: Japanese Bamboo Craft

Learn how six weaving techniques, from yotsume to ajiro, shape the form and function of Japanese bamboo craft.

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