The Masterful Craftsmanship of a Kutani Ceramics Painter
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9 years ago
The Japanese ceramic studio Kutani Choemon was founded in 1879 and has been making tableware and tea ceremony utensils for over 130 years. In the video below, the studio demonstrates the masterful techniques of ceramic painting that have been passed down from generation to generation. In the video the paint almost seems like its alive, with a will of its own, yet remains completely under the control of the craftsman.
The integrated system of production, explains the studio, does everything in-house. From sourcing raw materials to firing the kilns. Which is whats enabled them to maintain their consistency and quality over the years. Theres something incredibly soothing and mesmerizing about watching the craftsman use his outsized brush to fill in tiny details.
And despite being very traditional in their production, theyve responded to modernity by partnering with international designers like Jaime Hayon and even creating a line of Disney products.
