The clay we use in Hagi ware turns a variety of colors, depending on the state of the kiln at the time when the pottery is fired.
Incorporating this natural coloring into the pattern is my own original technique.
Tobei Tahara (13th generation potter of his family)
Born: 1951
After graduating from Musashino Art University Graduate School, he trained at Karatsu.
Received Arts and Cultural Merit Yamaguchi Prefecture Encouragement Award.
Japan Crafts Association regular member