sogaki
Sogaki is a traditional Japanese art form that involves the creation of intricate, delicate patterns on the surface of pottery using a tool called a sogaki. The term "sogaki" translates to "brush carving" or "brush painting," reflecting the technique's origins in brush painting. The art form is particularly associated with the Arita ware, a type of pottery originating from the Arita region in Saga Prefecture, Japan.
The sogaki technique involves using a small, flat brush to apply a slip, a mixture of clay
Sogaki is typically applied to the surface of the pottery before it is fired, which means the
The art form has a long history, with evidence of sogaki dating back to the late 17th