The History of RAKU
Today raku has become known as a ceramic firing technique which also became the family name of a ceramic dynasty established 15 generations ago. All starting when ‘Chojiro’ made a tea bowl in the style of “Wabicha” as championed by “Sen Rikyu” a leading tea master of the time.
The kiln is fired to 800°c to 900°c until the glazes are matured. The work is then submerged in sawdust, which produce interesting effects, whereby the copper oxide in the glaze reverts to copper. Some of the work has copper and aluminium leaf added to enhance the design.
Note: the work is porous and unsuitable for food.
Raku is an ancient Japanese firing method. The kiln is fired to 800°c to 900°c until the glazes are matured. The work is then submerged in sawdust, which produce interesting effects, whereby the copper oxide in the glaze reverts to copper. some of the work has copper and aluminium leaf added to enhance the design.
Note: the work is porous and unsuitable for food.
Raku is an ancient Japanese firing method. The kiln is fired to 800°c to 900°c until the glazes are matured. The work is then submerged in sawdust, which produce interesting effects, whereby the copper oxide in the glaze reverts to copper. some of the work has copper and aluminium leaf added to enhance the design.
Note: the work is porous and unsuitable for food.
Raku is an ancient Japanese firing method. The kiln is fired to 800°c to 900°c until the glazes are matured. The work is then submerged in sawdust, which produce interesting effects, whereby the copper oxide in the glaze reverts to copper. some of the work has copper and aluminium leaf added to enhance the design.
Note: the work is porous and unsuitable for food.
