{"product_id":"new-books-the-unknown-world-of-banko-yaki-uchida-kouichi","title":"「NEW BOOKS」The Unknown World of Banko-yaki:  UCHIDA KOUICHI","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSince the Meiji era, Banko-yaki has thrived as a local industry in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture. In 1979 (Showa 54), it was designated a traditional craft, and Hideo Hada, the manager of the “Hoshigaoka Tea House” led by Rosanjin Kitaoji, highly praised Banko-yaki teapots, introducing them in \u003cem\u003eMinzoku Toge\u003c\/em\u003e (Folk Ceramics). While recognized in certain circles, Banko-yaki unfortunately remains lesser-known to the general public today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSurrounded by renowned kiln sites such as Kyoto, Seto, Mino, and Tokoname, Yokkaichi lacked clay suitable for ceramics, making it a less-than-ideal environment. However, this challenging context drove innovation in form, design, and distribution, resulting in Banko-yaki’s distinctive originality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn particular, the designs from the Taisho to Showa eras exude a quirky charm that resonates with modern lifestyles and sensibilities. Banko-yaki’s open-mindedness in embracing diverse ideas, its free-spirited nature, and collaborations with overseas manufacturers offer valuable insights for envisioning the future of ceramic production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFascinated by the ingenuity of Banko-yaki’s industry, ceramic artist Koichi Uchida began collecting its works, drawn to their unique appeal and critical perspective. Focusing on Yokkaichi as a production hub, he has planned a ceramics archive museum, set to open in November this year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis book, the official publication of the museum, features an introduction to various Banko-yaki works, dialogues with key figures like Hideo Hada and Sakuzo Hineno, a showcase of Banko-yaki arrangements by stylist Midori Takahashi, and a conversation with \u003cem\u003emina perhonen\u003c\/em\u003e designer Akira Minagawa. Through the perspective of a ceramic artist working in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, it explores Banko-yaki from multiple angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePublisher seibundo shinkosha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePublished 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNumber of pages: 239\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSize: 248x188mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e9784416715970\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"kokiriyama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51071762399508,"sku":"KKY-CRA-129","price":3850.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/2738\/4852\/files\/4b976f348d2596b04a84eb90c2f815b8_52321f16-0528-4386-9a83-a0853db842b9.webp?v=1752037390","url":"https:\/\/kokiriyama.com\/en\/products\/new-books-the-unknown-world-of-banko-yaki-uchida-kouichi","provider":"小霧山 kokiriyama ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}