KUWAIT: During the Contemporary Arab Ceramics Festival that commenced on Monday with Arab participation, ceramists employed the Japanese technique of raku firing at a workshop at The Ceramic House on Wednesday. As part of the ongoing festivities, participating ceramists utilized a specialized kiln for raku firing, placing their ceramic pieces inside as a stage in the ceramic production process.

Raku firing is considered one of the ancient arts traditionally practiced by the Japanese during tea ceremonies, where attendees are presented with ceramic pieces that they color and retain as keepsakes. The festival runs until Friday. — KUNA