Fukuhou Kiln

Fukuhou Kiln is a 50-year-old Hasami ware kiln, famous for its masterfully hand-painted sometsuke and akae products. Observing the artisans at work in the studio, it's easy to see that even the most delicate and subtle lines are drawn without hesitation. Among the many Hasami ware kilns, Fukuhou Kiln has an established reputation for the delicate painting of the tokusa "vertical stripe" pattern, and this series has become a long bestseller.

In recent years, Hasami ware has gained popularity for its ease of use and modern style, attracting attention among Japanese young people. Fukuhou Kiln has succeeded in combining traditional techniques with contemporary needs. Their tableware is easy to use, has a warm shape, and is stylish in a way that beautifully complements food, making you want to use it every day.

A simple but sophisticated design that has been loved for over 40 years

The "Tokusa" series of Hasami Pottery's Fukuhou Kiln was first produced in 1976. For more than 40 years, it has been the best seller and loved by generations. It has all the necessary items for a Japanese dining table, such as rice bowls, teacups, plates, and teapots. Rather than being glamorous, the neat appearance, thin and elegant shape and atmosphere is a great example of old Japanese tableware, which also match the modern dining table.

The finest Tokusa drawing works

"Tokusa" refers to the pattern of vertical stripes. It is the name of a fern that grows near water and grows straight up to a meter long. In Japan, it has long been used as a pattern for tableware.

Fukuhou Kiln is known for its excellent Tokusa drawing, one of the best in the Hasami ware production area. They use a unique brush with three separate tips, which could draw three lines at once. It takes meticulous skill and focus to draw a thin line vertically both inside and outside of the products.