1. raku - Noun
2. Raku - Proper noun
(ceramics) A style of Japanese pottery, considered the traditional style for the pottery used in the Japanese tea ceremony; (especially capitalised) such pottery made by the Raku family.
The English transliteration of a Japanese surname; specifically, that of the family traditionally licensed to manufacture the pottery.
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Alternative letter-case form of Raku
Aesthetic considerations include clay color and fired surface texture, as well as the clay's chemical interaction with raku glazes. Source: Internet
After the publication of a manual in the 18th century, raku ware was also made in numerous workshops by amateur potters and tea practitioners in Kyoto,and by professional and amateur potters around Japan. Source: Internet
Americans kept the general firing process, that is, heating the pottery quickly to high temperatures and cooling it quickly, but continued to form their own unique style of raku. Source: Internet
Although any clay body can be used, white stoneware clay bodies are unsuitable for the western raku process unless some material is added to deal with thermal shock. Source: Internet
Because temperature changes are rapid during the raku process, clay bodies used for raku ware must be able to cope with significant thermal stress. Source: Internet
Although some do hand build, most western potters use throwing wheels while creating their raku piece. Source: Internet