Saka Kouraizaemon - homepage (E)-

Welcome to Saka Kouraizaemon Homepage.

This site is dedicated to one of the most honoured Hagi Yaki (traditional Japanese pottery) artist - Saka Kouraizaemon XII.

The name Saka Kouraizaemon has been passed along over generations from Edo Period by fiat, and through its 400 years of history, Saka Kiln has produced innumerable masterpieces of ceramics including teaware specially designed for use at traditional tea-ceremonies.

The image and buttons above will take you to various pages aimed to introduce you to the works of Saka Kouraizaemon XII and the heritage of Saka Kiln.

This page also accomodates up-to-date information on his forthcoming events such as exhibitions. Bookmark Here and come back at times for the latest news.

Please take your time and enjoy the art of Hagi Ware at its best.

*this site is best viewed with Netscape3.0 with Shockwave Plug-in.

Saka Kouraizaemon Exhibitions '03:

September 25
- Yokohama Sogo Department Store [Yokohama-city, Japan]
October 3
- Hukuya Department Store [Hiroshima-city, Japan]
November
-Kyoto Takashimaya Department Store [Kyoto-city, Japan]

CLICK HERE for preview of all exhibits.

Photos of Saka Kiln
Here are some photos taken at Saka Kiln in mid August.
The Saka clan has kept its Nobori-Gama, now nearly perished in Japanese pottery for its inefficiency in terms of cost and labour. Nevertheless the Saka kilns are conserved in original shapes till present day with unrelentless effort against current trend toward modernization. Nobori-Gama is reputed to produce ceramics with an effect none to be seen with ceramics from gas-powered kilns. The flickering lights from Nobori-Gama at night has an ethereal quality.

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