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Here, the Aizu Hongo-yaki tradition continues. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAizu clay has long been recognized for its quality and was used as far back as 1593 for the roof tiles of Aizu Wakamatsu Castle. In the mid-1600’s, Aizu’s feudal lord Hoshina Masayuki invited renowned potter Mizuno Gonzaemon to harvest and process the local clay and a major local industry was born. There were once more than one hundred pottery workshops all over the town, overseen by the Aizu Clan. Later, the artisans were given the materials and resources to open their own independent kilns. Due to the events of the Boshin War, many of the kilns were destroyed, but thanks to the great efforts of craftspeople over the ten years which followed, several were rebuilt. There are 13 kilns in Aizu today where this pottery tradition continues to be a central part of the local identity.  \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hongo-yaki-ash-glaze-dinner-plate","title":"Aizu Hongo-yaki Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese versatile plates feel sturdy in-hand with a pleasant and reliable weight. Their quality craftsmanship, beautiful simplicity, and glazed surface will make them fast favorites in your household. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAizu Hongoyaki's ash glaze has a wonderful balance of natural patterns with a clean, glossy finish and\u003cspan\u003e subtle tones of beige, green, and blue. 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