SHINBE SAKAKURA XVI

Living and working in Nagato, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Shinbe Sakakura is the 16th-generation head of the Sakakura Shinbe-gama Kiln, a Fukawa-Hagi kiln with nearly 360 years of history. In addition to using traditional Hagi clay such as Daido-tsuchi, he also uses clay that he collects himself close to home to create his work. He makes use of the texture of the materials to create a wide range of works, including ceramics for use in tea ceremonies and various objets d’art.

* Masahiro Sakakura succeeded the title of Shinbe Sakakura XVI on May 27, 2024.

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