Product Description
The world of Kutaniyaki, with a history of about 360 years
Kutaniyaki is characterized by a painting technique in which lines are drawn in an indigo blue called gosu and painted with a thick layer of five colors (red, yellow, green, purple and navy blue) called gosai (five colors).
The bold overglaze painting gives a strong impression.
What is "Yoshidaya" ?
Yoshidaya style refers to the style of ceramics fired in the kilns of the Toyoda family (business name Yoshidaya), a premier school of kutaniyaki, especially those operated by Toyoda Den'emon, who was active during the Bunsei period (1818-1829). Kutaniyaki in the Yoshidaya style reflects the peaceful culture of the Tokugawa period and is characterized by a soft painting style.
This style is considered the most inherited from the Ko-Kutani style, with motifs of flowers and birds, landscapes, small patterns, and flowers and grasses painted in blue, yellow and purple. The Yoshidaya style is also called "Ao-kutani" because it is characterized by the absence of red, one of the five colors used in the Ko-Kutani style.
