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Kitazawa Kiln (北沢窯)

Sado City, Sado Island, Niigata

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What Kitazawa Kiln (北沢窯) is known for

This Sado Island kiln shapes the island's iron-rich red stoneware from local mine mumyoi clay. Teapots, cups and vessels emerge in the characteristic red-brown of Mumyoi-yaki.

Best for — Sado Mumyoi-yaki pottery

Sado Island, Niigata, Japan

ORBIS tier: Hidden Gem

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