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.
Originally, Mishima refers to the shimamono pottery sourced from Taiwan, Luzon, and Macau. These pieces were known for their crude workmanship and often inconsistent nature, embodying the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi.