Painting with pet's paws PR of traditional “Mikawachi ware” PR Nagasaki Jan 27 16:14
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In Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture, painting using the paws of dogs and cats owned by oneself, in order to let many people know the traditional `` Mikawachi ware '' with a history of more than 400 years, An unusual experience party was held.
The traditional `` Mikawachi ware '', which has been handed down to the Mikawachi district of Sasebo City, has a history of more than 400 years. As is known, the production value has decreased to one-eighth compared to the peak of 1990.
Under these circumstances, an unusual experience party was held on the 26th to paint with the paws of dogs and cats owned by them to let many people know Mikawauchi ware.
Visitors immediately held pet dogs and cats, painted the meat balls with a paint called `` Kuresu '', and painted the dishes and mugs while gently pressing the meat balls on unglazed Mikawauchi ware. I went.
A woman from Imari City, Saga Prefecture, visited with her dog, Maltese, said, "Imari is also a pottery town, but there is no event where I can participate with pets, so I want you to do it in Imari."
Mr. Tomonori Nakazato, President of the Mikawachi Ceramics Industry Cooperative, said, "I think painting on the paws is unusual, so I hope many people will know Mikawachi ware through the event."