Hasami
Hasami porcelain dates back to the early 17th century. It started by Korean potters who were brought back by the Lord Omura. The industry was very prolific all through the Edo period. They produced mainly blue & white and celadon porcelains.
Kurawanka
Kuranwaka ware is a name of blue & white porcelain produced in Hasami, Nagasaki prefecture around 1690-1860. It was made mostly for domestic common market and refers to a type of inexpensive everyday porcelain dishes. The word, "kurawanka" can be translated to "Why don't you eat this dish?"in Japanese This expression was originated from casual lanquage for small boat food vendor to call out when they were selling food or drink to passengers on a bigger boat traveling on the Yodo river between Kyoto and Osaka during the Edo period. Japanese phrase, Because of its free and fun style of porcelain decoration it is very appealing to Imari collectors.
