WhereKyoto
Since1600s onward
KindPottery
The story
Kyo-yaki is the pottery of Kyoto, the old capital. It grew up around the tea ceremony and the temples and merchant houses of the city, and never had a single kiln or a single style.
Potters such as Nonomura Ninsei, in the 1600s, brought refined painting to the ware, and ever since, Kyoto pieces have been known for delicate forms and decoration.
What to look for
- Delicate, refined shapes
- Painted or glazed decoration
- Made with the tea ceremony in mind
