Ōtani ware

Ōtani ware (大谷焼, Ōtani-yaki) is a type of Japanese pottery most famously known for its large size. Ōtani is made in the part of Naruto, Tokushima known as Ōtani.[1]

History

In 2003, Ōtani pottery was designated as a national traditional handicraft.

Characteristics

The potter's wheel used in the production of Ōtani pottery is known as a 'nerokuro,' literally a 'lying potter's wheel.' One person must lie on their side and turn the wheel with their feet. The potter and the assistant must have perfect timing in order to create a successful product. Ōtani pottery is the only pottery in Japan that still uses this technique.

The large containers were used to hold indigo dye, a specialty of the region.[2] There are also many small bowls, tea ceremony tools, vases, cups, plates, and other forms of pottery made at Ōtani.

References

  1. ^ "KOGEI JAPAN". KOGEI JAPAN (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-05-02.
  2. ^ Japan Quarterly. Asahi Shinbun. 1980. p. 84.


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