Kouemon Ltd
Kouemon was founded in Arita at the end of the 18th century and joined the Arita Porcelain Industrial Association in 1967. The enterprise was incorporated as a business in 1974 and is currently operated by 7 partners. Today, the company specialises in producing ceramic containers with lids. Its products are characterised by a meticulous and methodical approach to making and the company has a single-minded dedication to craftsmanship. The use of Sometsuke (a blue underglaze technique) is typical of this maker, as are simple forms designed with an emphasis on the skill of production.
