Kanazawa Kutani Porcelain

The origins of Kanazawa Kutani porcelain can be traced back to 1807, during the rule of the 11th lord of Kaga, Maeda Narinaga, when Aoki Mokubei, a famous potter in Kyoto who had been brought to the clan as a technician, opened the Kasugayama kiln. After Mokubei left Kanazawa, a warrior of the Kaga clan opened the Minzan kiln, and created the first Kutani porcelain. Kanazawa Kutani is characterized by miniature painting, the use of high-viscosity paint, and its unique red colors. The detailed brushwork, required for this works fine characters, gives it a sense of elegance and refinement. Recently, a wide variety of new Kutani products have been created, such as wine glasses with Kutani decoration on their legs and bases.