Founded in 1826 towards the end of Edo period, Senryūzan Kiln contines the traditional techniques of Hagi-yaki, employing a kick wheel for many of their piece, instead of the more convenient electric pottery wheel. They also continue to make all of their clays and glazes in-house, rather than rely on commercially available materials, meaning their works reflect the natural materials, colours, and textures of Hagi. Lastly, firing in a wood-fired climbing kiln (登り窯 - noborigama) gives each piece a unique charm and unpredictability not found in gas-fired ceramics.
