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During the early Edo Period, Kyo ware emerged as a distinctive style of ceramics originating from the Higashiyama area of Kyoto, coinciding with the rise of the tea ceremony as an art form. Concurrently, pottery crafted along Gojo-zaka, a thoroughfare leading to Kiyomizu Temple, gained renown as Kiyomizu ware. Today, the collective term "Kyo ware/Kiyomizu ware" encompasses all pottery produced in Kyoto, a testament to the city's enduring legacy in ceramic artistry.
Kyo ware/Kiyomizu ware transcends prescribed patterns or methodologies, embodying a harmonious blend of various techniques. Originating in the historic capital, where top-quality materials and master artisans convened under the patronage of monks, priests, the Imperial Family, and the nobility, Kyo ware/Kiyomizu ware reflects a rich tapestry of artistic influences."
