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OTSU C0068
KINKI KARAHASHI YAKI This pottery was produced at the Karahashi Kiln in Karahashicho, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture.Using a unique glaze, the blue hue of the pieces is inspired by the indigo of Lake Biwa. Details：http://www.karahashiyaki.co.jp/ Wakayama Yoshikazu Born in Karahashicho, Otsu City, in 1946.Joined a confectionery company in Kyoto in 1968.Joined Shigaraki ware kiln Original […]
SHIRAHAMA C0060
KINKI KISHU YAKI This pottery was made at Aoi Kiln in Shirahama Town, Nishimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture.It is a jet-black piece fired using Nachi black glaze, which is made from a black stone known as Nachi black. Details：https://www.aoigama.com Saukawa Seiho The Second Generation of SutoyoBorn in Wakayama in 1946Took the name Sutoyo II in 1976Relocated […]
TAMBA SASAYAMA C0054
KINKI TANBA YAKI This ceramic piece was made at Maruse Kiln in Tamba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture.It is a unique piece with a black to white gradation on the surface. Details：https://tanbayaki.com/kamamoto_search/%E3%81%BE%E3%82%8B%E3%81%9B%E7%AA%AF/ Ogami Masaji Born in 1950Became independent in 1973Full member of the Japan Kogei Council
SHIGARAKI C0052
KINKI SHIGARAKI YAKI This pottery was made by Kamamoto Utsuwa in Shigaraki Town, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture.It was fired in a wood-fired kiln without using glaze, allowing the Shigaraki clay itself to shine through. Details：https://kamamoto-utsuwa.co.jp/ Nakagawa Riku 1961 Born in Shigaraki as the fourth son of Kumoigama1987 He opened his tableware specialty shop, Kamamoto Utsuwa.
SHIGARAKI C0051
KINKI SHIGARAKI YAKI This pottery was made at Minoru Kiln in Shigaraki Town, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture.This unique piece of pottery is made from recycled fiber optic cables. The color of the cinnabar glaze adds a touch of dazzling elegance. Details：https://minorugama.com/ Matsukawa Minoru 1949 Born in Tenri, Nara Prefecture1974 Joined Yamabun Ceramics in Shigaraki Studied under […]
SHIGARAKI C0050
KINKI SHIGARAKI YAKI This pottery was made at Minoru Kiln in Shigaraki Town, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture. This piece was fired with the Yuteki Tenmoku glaze. Two colors accidentally mixed together in the kiln, creating a unique color. Details：https://minorugama.com/ Matsukawa Minoru 1949 Born in Tenri, Nara Prefecture1974 Joined Yamabun Ceramics in Shigaraki Studied under Tsuguharu Kanzaki1982 […]
YOKKAICHI C0031
KINKI BANKO YAKI This is semi-porcelain made by "Rigetsu Kiln" in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture. Using clay with a high iron content, it is fired at high temperatures with a reducing flame to create a deep reddish bean color (purple clay). (Purple clay vessels are said to enhance the flavor of tea in particular.) Sano […]
SHIGARAKI C0003
KINKI SHIGARAKI YAKI This pottery was made at Minoru Kiln in Shigaraki Town, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture. The piece was fired twice. The bottom of the white vessel has a transparent blue coloring, giving it a unique texture. Details：https://minorugama.com/ Matsukawa Minoru 1949 Born in Tenri, Nara Prefecture1974 Joined Yamabun Ceramics in Shigaraki Studied under Tsuguharu Kanzaki1982 […]