Tamba Tachikui Yaki, from Sasayama, Hyogo Prefecture, is a ceramic tradition dating to the late 12th century, holding esteemed status as one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns. Its defining characteristics include a unique left-hand kick wheel shaping method and use of the Noborigama (climbing kiln). Historically producing unglazed utilitarian wares, it evolved with glazes and climbing kilns from the late 16th century. Using local, iron-rich clays, it features natural shizen-yu (ash glaze) and akadare (red drip/stain). Modern folk art items add fresh beauty, with diverse decorations like kugibori (nail carving) and suminagashi (marbling). Today, Tamba Tachikui Yaki remains vibrant, producing both artistic and utilitarian goods, a testament to its enduring commitment to traditional methods and continuous evolution.