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2012.12.21The creators at TOKI no
KUMO-09The person who showed our couple the wonders of lacquer. That's Mr. Taiichi Kirimoto, a lacquer artisan.
2012.10.12The creators at TOKI no
KUMO-08His pottery is centered around nature, food, music and fun. The importance of "On" and "Off" time in daily life is conveyed in Mr. Hanaoka's words
2012.8.10The creators at TOKI no
KUMO-07This piece that looks like just a decoration has a smart construction with no visible nails, and you'll be fooled into thinking it is built into the wall.
2012.7.6The creators at TOKI no
KUMO-06These are items that will appeal to those who want to kitchenware that “matures” as you use it.
2012.6.15About TOKI no KUMO
The owners of ”TOKI no KUMO” gallery, Mr. and Mrs Nakamura, are both from Nagahama. The gallery has Japanese design works that are easy to use and you will never tire of them.
2012.6.4The creators at TOKI no
KUMO-05Mr. Mitani exudes a gentle aura, yet whenever I look at his hand I think “this is a hand that creates.
2012.5.11The creators at TOKI no
KUMO-04Mr. Hattori was born and raised in Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture, a town of pottery where clay, potter's wheels and kilns found throughout.
2012.4.5The creators at TOKI no
KUMO-03“I don't worry so much about ease of use, I just want to make items with forms and designs of my own.”
2012.3.27The creators at TOKI no
KUMO-02”As these are items that you will use, they should be tough.” These words have a direct yet very gracious sentiment.
2012.3.7The creators at TOKI no
KUMO-01The pots that Yaku makes contain both coolness and warmth at the same time, and are excellent works admired by everyone.
2012.2.22The creators at TOKI no
KUMO-Introduction“Someday, I would like to create a place where we can all express ourselves.” All those who like crafts have this heartwarming dream.