Japanese Pottery Articles
Regions and kilns, techniques, how to choose and care for your pieces. Articles to start your journey into Japanese pottery.
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Microwave and Dishwasher Safe Japanese Pottery: 73 Makers Answer
Can pottery by an individual maker go in the microwave? Across the 73 makers nokaze carries, 44% say yes to...
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Earthenware, Stoneware, Porcelain: The Real Differences
What is the difference between pottery, porcelain, and stoneware? The truth is, they differ in raw material...
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Stoneware vs Porcelain: How to Tell Them Apart
Pottery or porcelain — what’s actually the difference? Clay type, firing temperature, water absorption, and...
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Does the Bowl Change the Taste? The Science of Utsuwa
The Japanese bowl you eat from changes how food tastes. Weight, texture, color, and heat retention all affe...
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How to Care for Japanese Ceramics: A Practical Guide
Does japanese pottery need to be seasoned before use? Can you put japanese ceramics in the dishwasher? This...
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Urushi Lacquerware: How Japanese Lacquer Is Made
Japanese lacquerware lasts for centuries due to the chemical resilience of natural "urushi" and exquisite m...
