İsmail Bütün was born in Çanakkale in 1941. After working as an apprentice of his father Ahmet Bütün, who was one of the old pot making masters, he worked in Çanakkale Ceramic Factories for many years. He participated in various events, symposiums and competitions. He has the title of “Traditional Handicrafts Artist” given by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Bütün continues producing Çanakkale ceramics at Çanakkale Ceramics Souvenir Production Center, which is connected to Çanakkale Municipality.