[birch]

[Black Persimmon]

Country of Manufacture: Japan.
Igayaki (Igayaki) is a pottery made in Yamari from the Yamari of Iga City, Mie Prefecture, which separates Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture. It was started in the late half of the 7th and 8th century. Originally made seed urns, etc., were known as a pottery for tea in the Azuchi Momoyama period. Today, the production of earthenware and heat-resistant pottery that utilizes the characteristics of the soil with high fire resistance. Iga ware is just like Shigarakis pottery, and it has a different taste from normal porcelain and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. The ceramic (tongue) is absorbent, breathable, and contains penetration (fine cracks on the surface, not cracked in ceramic fabric). When using it, tea stains and stains will enter the penetration area and pottery material. Enjoy the soft taste of pottery and the scenery that changes with each use. Shigaraku and Iga Utensil "Loochimon" is a vessel that has a unique outfit that has many parts of the human hand. In a variety of shapes, you can discover the various features of traditional Shigaraki ware and Iga ware.
Loochimon is the original name of Shigarakis artisan word used for "Fugawari Mono". The variety of shapes created by nature and the vessel has a variety of expressions, just like our individual personality. It is filled with the hearts and playfulness of masters who care about "inconsistency".
Heat resistant pot made in Marujo district in Iga. In addition to gratin, it can also be used for soy tofu and Yanagagawa. It is also recommended for entertaining as it is placed on the table after cooking in the kitchen or kitchen.
To highlight the texture of the material, the irabo glaze is lightly poured to create a chiseled atmosphere.
Iga old-fashioned heat-resistant soil is characterized by intermittent cracks on the surface of the earthenware pot at the beginning of use. The fine cracks allow the porcelain particles to be held together by the hand to resist expansion and contraction of each time they are heated, which increases strength as opposed to the appearance. So you can use it with confidence even if you see large or small cracks. Please enjoy the aging texture that changes with each use.
Each item may vary from the picture shown due to variations in size, color and glaze resistance. Enjoy the taste of pottery.