Sesshu ware is pottery made in Someba Town, Masuda City, Shimane Prefecture. In 1949, the founder, Fukugo Futetsu (changed his name to Tetsu in 1963), was inspired by the traditional art of the outstanding artist, Sesshu, who is associated with Masuda City. He left Okayama ware, which was located in Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture, and established the Sesshu ware kiln at the foot of Mt. Kagozo in Masuda.
