Raku is a traditional Japanese ceramic firing technique from the 16th century. The pots were usually hand-formed from a red clay and used for tea ceremonies. Today, potters are attracted by Raku’s ...

“The process of raku firing is unpredictable and has a tiny window of success to ensure that the finish is bright and full of colour.” Image Credit: RAAQUU. But, it’s also the unpredictability of the ...

Composite image: Kenzan-style Red Raku water jar with design of maple leaves and gabions (detail), imitation of Ogata Kenzan (1663–1743), Japan, Kyoto prefecture, Kyoto, Meiji era, late 19th century, ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts.. Paul Soldner, the ceramicist who discovered American raku and ...

At the opening of 'The Cosmos in a Tea Bowl: Transmitting a Secret Art Across Generations of the Raku Family' at The National Museum of Modern Art, in Kyoto, the current head of the Raku family ...