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raku

(ˈrɑːkuː)
n
a type of Japanese pottery with a lead glaze, usually fired at low temperatures
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ra•ku

(ˈrɑ ku)

n.
a thick-walled, rough, lead-glazed earthenware, orig. from Japan.
[1870–75; < Japanese raku(-yaki) “pleasure” glaze]
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28 (BNA): As part of its ongoing efforts to preserve Bahrain's handicrafts for future generations, the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), represented by the Handicrafts Directorate, last Thursday distributed certificates to its raku pottery training workshop participants at Al Jasrah Handicrafts Centre.
As part of its ongoing efforts to preserve Bahrain's handicrafts and traditional industries for future generations and to promote local artisan goods, the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), represented by the Handicrafts Directorate, launched the Raku Pottery training workshop which will run until the 25 th of January 2018 at Al Jasrah Handicrafts Centre.
Working with 'Muddy Fingers' was a great experience for the Arts Award students; they got to work with professionals who have worked with Raku (a process where hardened clay is glazed, fired in a kiln, placed in sawdust then washed) for most of their lives.
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