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Direct
from Kyoto, Japan, these hand-made pottery pieces are
stunning and unique. Following a tradition established
centuries ago, Kiyomisu pottery reflects a distinctive
artistic style found in eastern Kyoto. Ceramic potters
began creating Kiyomizu-yaki pottery in the vicinity of
Kiyomizu Temple in the 16th century. The arrival of
Japan's Edo Period (1603-1867) elevated the refinement of
the fine arts which flourished in classical Japan.
Kiyomizu-yaki pottery has an elegant style and flair which
is attributed to the fact that Kyoto was once home to the
Japanese Imperial Court. Today potters continue to ply
their craft in villages outside of the eastern edge of the
city of Kyoto and sell their wares to the ceramics shops
that line the streets leading up to the temple.
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