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Product Description The 360-year traditional beauty of Kaga Hyakumangoku Kutani ware is primarily produced in Kanazawa, Kaga, and Nomi City in Ishikawa Prefecture, with Nomi City Terai Town known as "Kutani no Sato," the center of the industry. Craftsmen, kilns, wholesalers, and box makers gather here. Additionally, the pottery village features a museum, a school (Ishikawa Prefectural Kutani Ware Technical Training Institute), and support workshops. How Kutani Ware is Made - Shaping: Round shapes are made using a potter's wheel, while square and intricate items are shaped by hand. - Bisque Firing: Firing at around 800 degrees for 8 hours results in a skin color. This is followed by high-temperature firing in a main kiln at 1300 degrees for over 15 hours. - Overglaze Painting: After outlining with gosu, colors are applied using traditional Japanese paints. The colors differ significantly before and after firing, making color mixing and matching quite challenging, showcasing the skill of the craftsmen! - Overglaze Kiln: This is the final step. Depending on the color, it is fired overnight at around 800 degrees. However, if gold or silver is used, it must be fired again in a gold kiln at 400-500 degrees. Can it be washed in a dishwasher? Repeated washing in a dishwasher may cause color fading, so please hand wash. Can it be used in a microwave? Items with gold or silver cannot be used. Others can be used. About Crackle Some items may have fine crackle in the body. Enjoy the unique texture of the pottery. Is it made in Japan? It is 100% made in Japan. Products are sold from the center of "Kutani no Sato" in Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Popular Products [Small Plate Set] Yoshidaya Botan, Hanatsume, Akie Ho-o Comparison Yoshidaya Botan, Hanatsume, Akie Ho-o Size: Diameter 10cm, Comes in a special decorative box Size: Diameter 10.3cm, Comes in a special decorative box Size: Diameter 13.1cm, Comes in a special decorative box 5-piece set The traditional painting style "Yoshidaya" represents Kutani ware, creating a unique atmosphere. 5-piece