Collection: Kutani Ware Myousentoubou
Inheriting a Traditional Technique that Has Continued for 400 Years and Producing Elegant Vessels
The traditional technique of "katauchi" is disappearing with the advance of mechanization. Myosen Tobo, which has inherited this technique by hand, can be said to be a rare entity today. Myosen's vessels made by katauchi are surprisingly light and have a beautiful, well-proportioned shape. The high quality of their work is highly regarded by professionals in the field, and they also produce tableware for the Imperial Palace and many other royal households.
History of Myosen Pottery
1975: Establishment of Myosen Pottery
1990:Commissioned by the Imperial Household Agency to produce vessels bearing the coat of arms of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress and seven sets of tableware for the "Feast Ceremony" of the Enthronement Ceremony.
1991: Produced Imperial Crest vessels for the coronation of
Crown Prince Tokuhito / Supplied eleven pieces of Japanese tableware for the "Feast Ceremony" of the Imperial Household Agency.
1992: Produced confectionery for the wedding ceremony of His Imperial Highness Prince Mako of the Akishino family.
1993:Hors d'oeuvre plates for use in the "Feast Ceremony" for the wedding of Crown Prince Masako/Honorable Princess Masako of the Crown Prince's family: vessels bearing their Imperial Crest.
1995: Produced confectionery for the wedding ceremony of Her Imperial Highness Princess Kako of Akishino.
2000:At the request of the Government of Japan, we produced a white porcelain gold brocade plate for the International Bureau of Weights and Measures to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Metre Convention.
2007: Produced confectionery for the private celebrations of Her Imperial Highness Princess Yuhito of the Akishino family.
Received the 2010 Ishikawa Design Grand Prize.
2013: Commissioned by the Imperial Household Agency to produce a bonsai bowl in the shape of an old mirror.
2014: Appointed Chairman of the Kutaniyaki Traditional Craftsmen's Association
2016:Appointed Chairman of Kaga Kutani Ceramic Cooperative Association / Awarded Commendation for Meritorious Service by the Minister of Economy,Trade and Industry
2017 The 20th Japan Traditional Craftsmen's Association Works Exhibition, Highest Award, Chairman of the House of Representatives Award / The 2009 National Traditional Crafts Exhibition,
Highest Award, Prime Minister's Award
2018: Awarded the 2nd Mitsui Golden Artisan Prize
2019: Commissioned by the Imperial Household Agency to produce vessels bearing the crests of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan 2038
2020: Produced vessels for the Shinto rituals of Their Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Akishino
2021: Appointed Vice President of the Japan Traditional Craftsmen's Association
