Koushun Pottery

The kiln was opened in 1943 in the Hiyoshi district of Higashiyama Ward, one of the main production areas of Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki. The third generation owner, Shinichi Takashima, uses a variety of techniques, including a painting technique known as "Icchin," to create a wide range of ware, from tea ceremony utensils to everyday tableware.
The kiln was opened in 1943 in the Hiyoshi district of Higashiyama Ward, one of the main production areas of Kiyomizu-yaki. The third generation owner, Shinichi Takashima, uses a variety of techniques, including a painting technique known as "Icchin," to create a wide range of ware, from tea ceremony utensils to everyday tableware.