Imbe Hidasuki Yunomi

Run by two potters who trained under Yuho Kaneshige, Toukoubou Yu presents an Imbe Hidasuki yunomi that embodies restraint: within the rigorously unadorned form, subtle undulations in the clay quietly convey the maker’s hand.

This is a luxurious cup made from exceptionally fine Bizen clay—the very material the two once felt was “too precious to use” when the studio began.

Although they often produce very thin, glass-like profiles, here they deliberately return to a classic yunomi silhouette and even adopt a traditional straw wrapping for the Hidasuki, pursuing a fully classic style.

While the wrapping method is traditional, the quality of the Hidasuki remains at a very high standard, with bold, linear Hidasuki running across the exterior and a full, even Hidasuki spread over the interior well, yielding a finish that embodies the beauty of utility.

About Toukoubou Yuu

Toukoubou Yuu was established in 2011 by three former apprentices of Yuho Kaneshige, a distinguished Bizen ware artist.

The studio’s current members are:

Shusaku Kaneshige (born 1978)

Yousaku Kaneshige (born 1980)