• Wheat Straw Patern

    “Wheat straw” patterns came into production in the Edo period, and they are characterized by a pattern consisting of several alternating vertical lines. They are drawn using “akaraku,” “gosu,” and iron pigments. “Akaraku” easily becomes blurry when used in a muddy state when drawing, causing the lines to look like the heads of wheat plants—hence the name “wheat straw pattern.” Perhaps this is also a feature of Seto ware, but it is highly functional and used more often than displayed. In particular, there are many bowl shapes, and it has become synonymous with rice bowls in Japan. A single artisan has been in charge of drawing the lines for approximately 8 years.

  • Wheat Straw Patern

    “Wheat straw” patterns came into production in the Edo period, and they are characterized by a pattern consisting of several alternating vertical lines. They are drawn using “akaraku,” “gosu,” and iron pigments. “Akaraku” easily becomes blurry when used in a muddy state when drawing, causing the lines to look like the heads of wheat plants—hence the name “wheat straw pattern.” Perhaps this is also a feature of Seto ware, but it is highly functional and used more often than displayed. In particular, there are many bowl shapes, and it has become synonymous with rice bowls in Japan. A single artisan has been in charge of drawing the lines for approximately 8 years.

  • Wheat Straw Patern

    “Wheat straw” patterns came into production in the Edo period, and they are characterized by a pattern consisting of several alternating vertical lines. They are drawn using “akaraku,” “gosu,” and iron pigments. “Akaraku” easily becomes blurry when used in a muddy state when drawing, causing the lines to look like the heads of wheat plants—hence the name “wheat straw pattern.” Perhaps this is also a feature of Seto ware, but it is highly functional and used more often than displayed. In particular, there are many bowl shapes, and it has become synonymous with rice bowls in Japan. A single artisan has been in charge of drawing the lines for approximately 8 years.

  • Wheat Straw Patern

    “Wheat straw” patterns came into production in the Edo period, and they are characterized by a pattern consisting of several alternating vertical lines. They are drawn using “akaraku,” “gosu,” and iron pigments. “Akaraku” easily becomes blurry when used in a muddy state when drawing, causing the lines to look like the heads of wheat plants—hence the name “wheat straw pattern.” Perhaps this is also a feature of Seto ware, but it is highly functional and used more often than displayed. In particular, there are many bowl shapes, and it has become synonymous with rice bowls in Japan. A single artisan has been in charge of drawing the lines for approximately 8 years.

Material Ceramic ware
Size Small (12 x 6),　Large (13.5 x 7)
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SETOHONGYOGAMA

「“Hongyo” refers to pottery that has been made from the beginning in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, which is known for Seto ware. The name “Hanjiro Mizuno” has been passed down from generation to generation, and we have continued to create pottery that is functional while preserving our traditional division of labor system. We are currently in our seventh generation. Using the soil of our hometown, we create a wide variety of original glazes and patterns, with a focus on Kiseto glaze, horse’s eye patterns, “wheat straw” patterns, three-colored patterns, and so on. Yusuke Mizuno, the eighth-generation successor, has inherited these traditions.

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