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raku

raku

1 9.5
A type of Japanese pottery made by heating then cooling clay quickly to make unusual colors and textures
  • noun
  • /ˈrɑːkuː/
  • Specialized
translation icon : raku
  • "Raku," he says, picking up a misshapen ashtray that had been left behind in the art room.
  • raku pottery
  • raku bowl
  • raku sculptures

Examples

  • The shadow puppet from Djakarta, the raku vase from Kyoto, and the scattering of objects I'd gathered on trips for the magazine had defined home for some time.

    Fiction book (1993)

  • Fast raku stars have other important land services and heat typically in postnatal degrees.

    Blog text (8)

  • Her exposed pale belly curved like a raku bowl.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • Radio host Julie Burstein has found the perfect analogy for creativity -- raku pottery.

    Blog text (28)

  • The artist created a collection of beautiful raku bowls, showcasing the unique colors formed by the firing process.

  • At the pottery class, students learned how to shape clay into stunning raku pieces that reflect brilliant hues.

  • The gallery featured an impressive display of raku pottery, each piece exhibiting its own distinct texture and style.

Synonyms

ceramic
vsraku
34 3.7

An object made of baked clay, like a pot or tile

is a specific Japanese pottery made by rapid firing and cooling for unique colors

Surface Forms

raku singular
rakus plural

Etymology

Raku comes from the Japanese word raku, which means 'enjoyment' or 'comfort' and was used for simple pottery made for tea ceremonies. The pieces are made by firing and cooling clay very quickly so each one has an unexpected look and color, a surprise that fits the relaxed, joyful feeling behind the name.