Imari ware is in fact, a type of Arita ware originally made from clay and kiln in the town of Arita in northwestern Kyūshū. These ceramics were exported to Europe extensively from the nearby port of Imari, and the name of the port now identifies the style. Imari ware has been continuously produced to the present day; and the style was widely imitated in Europe. The colors and designs in examples below are typical. Imari is perhaps the most popular style for collectors because there is so much of it available of high quality. The reddish-orange in its design with blue on white is characteristic.
