Very few potters that specialize in Banko-yaki teapots remain in Yokkaichi, but the arrival of a young potter has been a source of hope.
What is more, Ôtsuki Shun makes his own shidei clay, which is emblematic of Banko-yaki pottery; this means his clay is very fine-grained, has a beautiful sheen and the alluring purple colour that characterizes shidei clay.
Shun’s teapots are very light and easy to handle. In the shape of his teapots, experts will recognize the influence of the great retired potter who shared his wisdom with the young Shun.