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ONIMARU, Oumei
Oumei Kiln
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Oumei kiln was established in 1983.
He makes the pottery one by one with the polite heart, turning the potter's wheel.
The clay of high quality which is taken at Koishiwara is used.
The patterns are dots, ridge line, stripe, spiral and the pottery also seems to begin to move soon.
You can enjoy for multipurpose.
The vessel which makes a person feel like having unintentionally gives us the calmness in the dining table everyday,
and is highly evaluated. He succeeds the Koishiwara Ware's tradition which has the long history, and he makes the pottery with
enjoying the arts which feels the present.
The vessel has the presence moderately, and has good reputation for the serving food.
The firm and compact design which is mixed by the rough sand brings us the attraction which the clay itself has.
Many customers visit Oumei kiln to search his vessel from the whole country.
He was seleceted for the various exhibition and won a prize, including the Japan Folk Craft Exhibition.
He was qualified in METI-designated Traditional Craftsperson.
He will open a new Koishiwara Ware's world without setting the limit in a tradition.
Career
- 1940
- Born in Koishiwara village, Fukuoka prefecture (present Toho village)
- 1983
- Oumei Kiln was established
- 1985
- "The president of Japan Broadcasting Corporation prize" in the Japan Folk Craft Exhibition
- 1986
- "The excellent prize" in the Japan Folk Craft Exhibition
- 1987
- "The Fukuoka prefecture governor prize" in Nishinippon Ceramic Art Exhibition
- 1988
- "The excellent prize" in the Japan Folk Crafts Exhibition
- 1989
- "The excellent prize" in the Japan Folk Crafts Exhibition
"The president of Fukuoka prefecture Traditional Art Crafts council" in the Koishiwara Ware Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition
- 1990
- "The chief of the Japan Folk Crafts Museum prize" in the Japan Folk Crafts Exhibition
"The president of Fukuoka prefecture Traditional Art Crafts council prize" in the Koishiwara Ware Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition
- 1991
- "The chief of International Trade and Industry prize" in the Japan Traditional Crafts Competition
"The Minister of International Trade and Industry prize" in the Nishi-nippon Ceramic Art Exhibition
- 1993
- "The Arita Board of Education prize" in the Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Exhibition
"The encouragement prize" in the Koishiwara Ware Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition
- 1995
- "The excellent prize" in the Japan Folk Crafts Exhibition
- 1996
- "The Minister of International Trade and Industry prize" in the Japan Folk Crafts Exhibition
- 2000
- "The excellent prize" in the Japan Folk Crafts Exhibition
- 2003
- Appointed as the name of the Takatori by SASAYAMA, Toko
"The Asahi Newspaper company prize" in the Fukuoka prefecture Tradition Art Crafts Exhibition
Solo exhibition at Art gallery, KEIO
Authorized by Traditional Art Crafts qualification
- 2004
- Selected for the Nishi-nippon Ceramic Art Exhibition
Zentoten (All Japan Ceramic Exhibition) in Sydney
- 2005
- "The Oita prefecture governor prize" in the Nishi-nippon Ceramic Art Exhibition
- 2006
- "The National Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman prize" in the Japan Traditional Crafts Competition
- 2007
- "The chief of bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry prize" in the Koishiwara Ware Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition
- 2008
- Selected for the Nishi-nippon Ceramic Art Exhibition
Special Affiliations
Traditional Craftsmen
Address
1126-1 Oazakoishiwara, Toho-mura, Asakura-gun, Fukuoka 838-1601 Japan