Hasami-yaki
PotteryKyushu
National Traditional Craft
Price range
¥500 ~ ¥10,000
Affordable, modern porcelain tableware from Nagasaki Prefecture.
Hasami-yaki is porcelain produced in the town of Hasami, Nagasaki Prefecture, with a history of over 400 years. Originally produced alongside nearby Arita-yaki and often marketed under the Arita name, Hasami has recently established its own identity as a source of affordable, well-designed everyday tableware. Its clean, modern aesthetic and accessible price point have made it enormously popular with contemporary Japanese consumers and designers.
Materials
Porcelain stone
Techniques
Mold casting, underglaze painting