Mishima originally refers to the shimamono pottery imported from the islands of Taiwan, Luzon, and "Amakawa" (Macau). They were characterized by being roughly-made and often uneven, thus epitomizing the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi.
Mishima originally pertains to the shimamono pottery imported from Taiwan, Luzon, and "Amakawa" (Macau). They are characterized by their rough quality and frequent irregularities, aligning with the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi.