Hagi Ware

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'Hagi Ware' (萩焼, Hagi-yaki) - Ямагучи префектурасының Хаги шәһәреннән килеп чыккан япон чүлмәкләренең традицион формасы. Йомшак текстуралары, җылы төсләре, нечкә, растик эстетикасы белән танылган Хаги Варе Япониянең иң хөрмәтле керамик стильләренең берсе буларак билгеләп үтелә, аеруча Япония чәй тантанасы белән бәйле.

Тарихи мәгълүмат

Hagi Ware үз тамырларын XVII гасыр башында, Эдо чорында, Япония Корея яуларыннан соң Корея чүлмәкчеләре Япониягә китергән вакытта. Алар арасында И династиясенең чүлмәкчеләре бар, аларның техникасы Хаги складына нигез салган.

Башта Мори кланының җирле феодаллары ( daimyō ) шефлыгы булган Хаги Варе чәй тантанасының Зен-эстетикасына яраклы булуы аркасында тиз арада күренде.

Характеристика

The hallmark of Hagi Ware is its understated beauty and wabi-sabi sensibility — the appreciation of imperfection and impermanence.

Key Features

  • Clay and Glaze: Made from a mixture of local clays, Hagi Ware is often coated with a feldspar glaze that may crackle over time.
  • Color: Common hues range from creamy whites and soft pinks to earthy oranges and grays.
  • Texture: Typically soft to the touch, the surface may feel slightly porous.
  • Craquelure (kan’nyū): Over time, the glaze develops fine cracks, allowing tea to seep in and gradually change the vessel’s appearance — a phenomenon highly prized by tea practitioners.

The “Seven Disadvantages”

There is a famous saying among tea masters: “First Raku, second Hagi, third Karatsu.” This ranks Hagi Ware as second in preference for tea ware due to its unique tactile and visual qualities. Interestingly, Hagi Ware is also humorously said to have seven flaws, including being easily chipped, absorbing liquids, and staining — all of which paradoxically add to its charm in the tea ceremony context.

Usage in Tea Ceremony

Hagi Ware’s muted elegance makes it especially favored for chawan (tea bowls). Its simplicity emphasizes the essence of wabi-cha, the tea practice that focuses on rusticity, naturalness, and inner beauty.

Modern Hagi Ware

Contemporary Hagi Ware continues to flourish, with both traditional kilns and modern studios producing a wide range of functional and decorative items. Many workshops are still run by descendants of the original potters, preserving centuries-old techniques while adapting to modern tastes.

Notable Kilns and Artists

Some renowned Hagi kilns include:

  • Matsumoto Kiln
  • Shibuya Kiln
  • Miwa Kiln — associated with the celebrated potter Miwa Kyūsō (Kyusetsu X)

See Also