en-us-Rakusai Generation "りRA"

07/11/2021
Photo by Tianlong Jiao. Rakusai Family III-IV & V Generation use a hanko on the box & signs the piece with sticks. or hanko chops. Some editions are very limited, commissioned or simply considered of prestige & not intended for the masses. Details available only on Members Area. n this pic, from Left, Yoshiko Takahashi (grand daughter), Rakusai the 4th (grand father), and Rakusai the 5th (father). If you need more info, you should ask Yoshiko Takahashi directly. She studied in Canada so she speaks English fluently..Rakusai the 4th should be in good shape. We visited their studio in summer 2018. They are very nice family. Hope you enjoy Rakusai's beautiful work!
Photo by Tianlong Jiao. Rakusai Family III-IV & V Generation use a hanko on the box & signs the piece with sticks. or hanko chops. Some editions are very limited, commissioned or simply considered of prestige & not intended for the masses. Details available only on Members Area. n this pic, from Left, Yoshiko Takahashi (grand daughter), Rakusai the 4th (grand father), and Rakusai the 5th (father). If you need more info, you should ask Yoshiko Takahashi directly. She studied in Canada so she speaks English fluently..Rakusai the 4th should be in good shape. We visited their studio in summer 2018. They are very nice family. Hope you enjoy Rakusai's beautiful work!
www.amandachambers.co.uk/blog/2017/3/20/takahashi-rakusai

Rakusai Generation is a culmination of 1000 years of Shigaraki pottery. The family is one of the old potter families in Shiga and has been making ceramics for five generations. They built two kilns behind their house, making very traditional style vessels. On the left image is Rakusai III died on January 17 1976 (on Sunset). Takahashi Rakusai IV, his eldest son he's a Traditional Craftsman Born in 1927, he succeeded to the family mantle in 1976. He was recognized as a "Traditional Craftsman" by Japanese Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry . Now his son Rakusai V has taken charge of the entire business. Shiga is a Prefecture in Japan. Shigaraki, Bizen, are very popular as WABI-SABI pottery. All Rakusai works presents a lovely sense of view, touch and hold in the hands. The entire family are potters who has got very high evaluation & their name has been inherited from generation to generation, & skill are well maintained today with respect. The Six Ancient kilns of Japan is a general name given to the six major sites of ceramic production since the Kamakura era(1185-1333). Shiga's Kiln is one of the six ancient kiln sites, has been produced for over 1000 years. Many potting centers have lost the dynamism that reached a peak in the Momoyama era(1568-1615), yet Shigaraki is still a thriving ceramic center very famous, and Rakusai is a must for fans. You will find Rakusai Incised into clay as ら (ra)

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