ANADOLU UNIVERSITESI SANAT & TASARIM DERGISI-ANADOLU UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF ART & DESIGN, cilt.3, sa.3, ss.51-59, 2012 (ESCI)
Raku was first used by the Japanese, in the 16th century and is named for the family who initiated such firings. Raku pieces became prized for use in tea ceremonies. The word raku in early times signified enjoyment of freedom, pleasure and happiness.