Founded in 1877 in Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture, the long-established Kamide Choemon Kiln has been carrying on the traditions of its predecessors for more than 130 years. The characteristic of Choemon kilns is that each piece is painstakingly crafted by hand using colorful overglaze enameling, deep color dyeing, and most importantly, durable and beautiful materials. In recent years, the kiln has not only followed the traditional style, but also experimented with new techniques that are only possible in the modern age, attracting attention both in Japan and abroad as a kiln that creates fresh encounters with kutani-yaki.
