Izumo's folk-craft tradition grew from Shussai-gama, started in 1947 by five young men in Hikawa and guided by Yanagi Soetsu, Kawai Kanjiro, Hamada Shoji and Bernard Leach. Pottery, glass and woodwork for daily use are still made and sold in the area, and the Izumo Mingeikan shows crafts from Shimane and elsewhere. 1 places, chosen by Rin and checked by the editors.
Hikawa
A mingei kiln in Shussai, Hikawa, started in 1947 by five young men and guided by Yanagi Soetsu, Kawai Kanjiro, Hamada Shoji and Bernard Leach. The showroom is Kurashi no To Mujishokan, closed on Tuesdays except holidays.
RinClosed on Tuesdays. Go when the showroom opens at 9:30.
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