Description Hide Description- Show Description+
Mashiko ware was created at the end of the Edo period (1603-1868). It is considered to have started in 1853 when Keizaburo OTSUKA set up a Mashiko pottery business in the town of Mashiko. Otsuka had studied in Hitachi province, which is now the city of Kasama in Ibaraki prefecture. With support from Hitachi province, Mashiko ware was produced for everyday items like water jars and pots. The items were so popular in Mashiko that they were even used in Edo (Tokyo's former name).
During the Showa period (1912-1988), a man from Mashiko named Shoji HAMADA began to make vases and tableware. His goal was to develop the idea that using artwork makes it even more beautiful. People at the time were not used to that way of thinking but later came to recognize and enjoy that artwork can be used in daily life. His ideas influenced many young potters and helped make Mashiko ware what it is today.
In 1951, the Tochigi Prefecture Ceramics Land Industry Cooperative, now renamed Mashiko Ware Cooperative, was founded. In 1979, Mashiko ware was designated as a National Traditional Craft.
Mashiko also keeps on evolving as a pottery producing area and a pottery market is held in the spring and fall every year.
2 Piece Demitasse Coffee Set - 3 Color Options (Dark Brown with Beige Rim, Light Brown with Beige Rim and Teal with Beige Rim)
Enjoy your favorite espresso or coffee with this uniquely designed demitasse coffee set imported over seas from Japan. The 2 piece mug set includes a cup and a plate; matching and designed to help compliment your kitchen decor.
To preserve the integrity of the artisanal finish and delicate glaze, please hand-wash this coffee set with mild detergent and avoid microwave use. This prevents thermal shock and abrasive damage, ensuring the longevity of its handcrafted beauty.
