Village Potters Of Onda

Year Published: 1966

Creator: Edith Sperry

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: 'Village Potters of Onda' (1966) 27m, dir. Edith Sperry. Shows the activities and ways of life of Japanese folk potters in Onda, a romote village in the mountains of North Central Kyushu, Japan. Presents a detailed account of traditional pottery - making techniques which have remained relatively unchanged for more than250 years. 9 families in village make pottery, including Sakamoto, Yunase (sp?), Kokakuro (sp?). Techniques originated in Korea. Use a total of 7 glazes, kiln is fired every two months, uphill stoking of progressive kiln chambers., Shows the activities and ways of life of Japanese folk potters in Onda, a romote village in the mountains of North Central Kyushu. Presents a detailed account of traditional pottery-making techniques which have remained relatively unchanged for more than 250 years.

Complete Record: 'Village Potters of Onda' (1966) 27m, dir. Edith Sperry. Shows the activities and ways of life of Japanese folk potters in Onda, a romote village in the mountains of North Central Kyushu, Japan. Presents a detailed account of traditional pottery - making techniques which have remained relatively unchanged for more than250 years. 9 families in village make pottery, including Sakamoto, Yunase (sp?), Kokakuro (sp?). Techniques originated in Korea. Use a total of 7 glazes, kiln is fired every two months, uphill stoking of progressive kiln chambers., Shows the activities and ways of life of Japanese folk potters in Onda, a romote village in the mountains of North Central Kyushu. Presents a detailed account of traditional pottery-making techniques which have remained relatively unchanged for more than 250 years. NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.