Choho Kiln
Choho Kiln is known for their skilled technique of "Mori-e," a traditional technique of drawing patterns and designs with a thick paint onto a surface. Choho Kiln developed the method of applying this technique to give the surface a tactile texture and an added decorative touch to Kutani Ware figurines
About Choho Kiln
Chosaku Nishi, the founder of Choho Kiln studied the method of Mori-e with his brother Taikichi back in the Taisho period. Up till that time, this method was used to decorate flat surfaces. The brothers developed the idea of applying this method to Kutani Ware figurines as Chosaku had studied the basics of form, design and color mixing as a teenager. As it turned out, the Mori-e technique suited Kutani Ware figurines very well, and henceforth Mori-e became the mainstream decorating technique for Kutani Ware figurines.
The second generation Choho learned various techniques from his predecessor, trained many apprentices, and solidified the foundation of Choho Kiln. Today, Choho is the third generation of the Choho family, and is committed to preserving the tradition of Mori-e while seeking out new possibilities for this traditional technique.
Choho Kiln
Choho Kiln Dotted Gold Kutani Lucky Cat
Choho Kiln Kutani Two Rabbits and Treasure Boat
Choho Kiln Kutani Dragon and Treasure Boat
Choho Kiln Gold Kutani Owl Figurine
Choho Kiln Yellow Mori Kutani Lucky Cat
Choho Kiln Black Mori Kutani Lucky Cat
Choho Kiln Kutani Rabbit with Tree Stump
Choho Kiln Kutani Kinsai Jewel Dragon
Choho Kiln Tabby Kutani Lucky Cat with Sea Bream
Choho Kiln Pink Mori Kutani Lucky Cat
Choho Kiln Yellow Mori Kutani Lucky Cat 3.7in
Choho Kiln Kutani Rabbit and Yellow Treasure Bag
Choho Kiln Purple Sakura Kutani Lucky Cat
Choho Kiln Red Mori Kutani Lucky Cat 4.5in
Choho Kiln Red Mori Oinori Neko Kutani Lucky Cat
Choho Kiln Kutani Rabbit with Red Mallet of Luck
