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Daruma
Magazine is the only English language magazine devoted
solely to Japanese art and antiques. It is published since 1994
in Tokyo by a small team of art lovers and amateurs. It is distributed
worldwide. Please contact Daruma on my behalf and enjoy it. Issue
39 will soon propose first article of a serie on Kutani ceramic.
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This is a private Homepage made by a Kutani lover. It has been established
only to promote Kutani ceramics and is an homage to all generations of
artists who have developed Kutani ceramics since 350 years. These pages
are periodically updated and show parts of a book on Kutani ceramics that
I plan to publish some days...
Kutani ceramics have their origin in a small remote village in the mountains (Kutani means 9 valleys) of the Ishikawa Prefecture. The main city, Kanazawa, is one of the most famous castle towns in Japan. If Kutani ceramics are little known overseas, on the contrary they are very famous in Japan as they are really representative of the Japanese culture.
Kutani history is closely linked with the history of Japan and with the development of Ishikawa Prefecture. However who knows where Kanazawa is?
Koro or Incens burner Around 1900
Saida Isaburo - Around 1850
For the frequent visitors check the update corner to see what has been recently modified. If you like this site or have any comments, feel free to sign on the Guest Book.If you have questions on Kutani, please ask through the Forum, it's the best way to get an answer as I receive a lot of mails.
However you can always contact me by E-mail, I'll do my best to answer in a timely manner.
I'm always looking for photos and marking, I will be glad to include your favorite Kutani pieces, together with indication of your property.
Since July '96
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