Today’s Hagiyaki: Traditional Craft Encounters High Art

Hagi potter Hadano Hideo at work at one of his wheels.

Hadano’s weathered workshop is the source of challenging pieces that meet both artistic and everyday needs.

Kaneta’s work displays a daring sensibility while retaining the presence and coloring of the traditional Hagiyaki glaze.

Kaneta Masanao with some of his gallery pieces.