Takehiro Ito
伊藤丈浩
| 1977 | Born in Chiba, Japan |
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| 1995 | Receive practical training on pottery making |
| 1998 | Move to Mashiko, Tochigi and work as a pottery trainee |
| 2002 | Travel around America and participate in the pottery workshops for 6 months |
| 2004 | Travel around Japan by bicycle, visit the pottery towns and participate in the pottery workshops for 1 year |
| 2006 | Establish my own ceramics studio in Mashiko, Japan |
Q:About own style
A decorative technique called “Slipware” is primarily used in my pottery works. (“Slipware” technique originated in England and it was introduced to Mashiko, Japan by Shoji Hatama.)
I will add slip to a hardened body of clay, and then I will draw lines and patterns on top of it.
Q:About Mashiko
Mashiko is a quiet and peaceful town and the people here have multiple talents.
