YAKISHIME - 1. The History of Yakishime / 【焼締】1．焼締の歴史

“Yakishime”, the simple process of forming and firing clay, may be one of the earliest known methods of producing ceramics. Fired at high temperatures, the clay binds together to form a ceramic so hard it becomes waterproof. These wares evolved in the medieval period alongside tea ceremony culture, and have been passed down through the ages to the present day. This video introduces works of yakishime and their places of production, as well as the impact yakishime utensils have had on Japanese cuisine and plants from a scientific perspective. Enjoy discovering the world of yakishime, simple yet profoundly tasteful ceramics that are also imbued with a level of practicality.
YAKISHIME: Exquisite Wares Created from Clay and Fire video playlist (subtitles are available in multiple languages)
• 焼締～土と炎が生み出す美～/ YAKISHI...
1. The History of Yakishime • 【焼締】1．焼締の歴史 / YAKISHIM...
2. The Secrets of Shape • 【焼締】2．造形のヒミツ / YAKISHI...
3. Scenery • 【焼締】3．景色 / YAKISHIME -...
4. Better Taste? • 【焼締】4．味が良くなる？ / YAKISH...
5. Yakishime Art • 【焼締】5．焼締アート / YAKISHIM...
6. To the World from Japan • 【焼締】6．日本から世界へ / YAKISH...
The Japan Foundation traveling exhibition “YAKISHIME - Earth Metamorphosis” has been touring the world since 2016. The exhibition introduces a part of Japan’s traditional culture by presenting the history of these distinctively Japanese yakishime wares from their origin to the present day, along with showcasing yakishime utensils used in the tea ceremony, yakishime tableware, and yakishime transformed into nonutilitarian objets d’art. Yakishime works have become an essential part of people’s daily lives, and throughout their long history, have constantly interwoven the two aspects of tradition and innovation. You can find about 100 of these remarkable pieces on display at the exhibition. Why don’t you visit when it comes to a venue near you? Please click on the URL below to see the schedule.
www.jpf.go.jp/e/project/cultu...