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The Unknown Craftsman -Shoji Hamada,  Mashiko, Mingei and Karatsu

Another love of mine is Shoji Hamada and the Hamada Family, and, Mashiko ware and the Mingei Movement.

After my love for Seto/Mino wares and Karatsu ceramics, I enjoy Mashiko and the Hamada Family Tradition.

I have always felt the connection between Karatsu ware and Mashiko ware.

I love the brush work of the Potters.

e-shino, Oribe, e-Karatsu all have that Ink Brush Paintings that I love.

It started with Chinese ink Brush Paintings on scrolls.

From realistic to impressionistic, and, then,  catching the love of the Japanese people.

Also, from Korea, in their " Buncheong " which is short for  "  Bunchong Punch'ǒng Sagi " . 

" Gray stoneware body coated with a white slip, and decorative designs are painted on using an iron pigment., under a clear glaze with greenish tint. "

My Shoji Hamada Mizusashi ( Water Jar )