Bitouen

Bitouen

Sublimation of traditional painting style into a modern style

Kutani Bitoen is popular for its rich assortment. While successfully incorporating the successive painting styles of Kutaniyaki, Kosotsuke and Koakae into the overglaze painting, they decorate the dining table with dishes that have an exquisite pop and elegance. All are handmade and hand-painted. The warmth and comfort of use are also appealing.
When His Majesty the Emperor stopped at Yamashiro Onsen Oshiraginya to see the National Cultural Festival in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, before his marriage (October 1992), he purchased an original Kutani Bitoen "Kinran Te Teacups with Lid".

History of Kutani Bitoen

Founded in 1914
1934 Kutani Bitoen Co.
In 1945, Eiichi took over Kutani Bitoen and produced a lot of old Chinese ceramics and copies of Japanese ceramics from the old days, and was commissioned by Sazo Idemitsu, the owner of Idemitsu Museum of Arts, to produce a Yoshidaya copy as a souvenir of the company.
1973 Eiichi was awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 6th class.
1979 Eiichi received the Kaga City Cultural Merit Award.
1987 Eiichi's eldest son, Hideo, takes over the company.
1992 When His Majesty the Emperor of Japan (then Crown Prince) visited Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture,
He purchased Kutani Bitoen's original "Kinran Te Lid Teacups" at the ryokan where he stayed.
Hideo's wife, Mitsuko, succeeded him in 2013.
In 2019, his son Shinya took over the name Eisei Teramae IV.

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