DOCUMENTARY
Reintroducing Arita Ware to the World
DOCUMENTARY
2017
49 minutes Episode(s): 1
english
English
‘Aritayaki’ originates from pottery brought back and baked by Toyotomi Hideyoshi from Korea in 1616. This specific style of pottery has been passed down through many generations for over 400 years. This documentary shows the beauty of ‘Aritayaki’ and the history behind it.
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