Pottery originated by Kuze Tensei (1878-1933) in 1914 in the Awara Onsen region of Fukui Prefecture, using clay from the same area to produce various Kyo-ware-style receptacles.
At first, it had the feeling of being a souvenir from Awara Onsen, but it gradually became more artistic, and was painted by iron glazing and dyeing, and even won prizes in exhibitions and such.
Currently, the third generation Kuze Takesuke has taken over production as the potter.
