Overview
Australian-born potter Euan Craig is a master of Mashiko ware. Mashiko ware originated in the town of Mashiko. Most Mashiko-ware ceramics are practical vessels like dishes. Craig first encountered Mashiko ware at age 18. Captivated by its rustic beauty, he has been making his own Mashiko ware for the past 22 years. Craig aims to craft objects that will be part of everyday life. His pottery is made to be used, not admired from afar. He says the beauty of his dishes only truly emerges when food is placed on them. In March 2011, Craig's kiln was destroyed in the Great East Japan Earthquake. But in June 2012, having relocated his family, he completed a new kiln and restarted his career. Today, we learn about Craig's daily life and work as an artisan, and we witness his passion for Mashiko ware and the beauty of functionality.
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5 - 1Ekiden January 12, 2012 -
5 - 2Batteries January 19, 2012 -
5 - 3Cafes January 26, 2012
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5 - 4Hot Water Bottles and Pocket Warmers February 02, 2012 -
5 - 5Ikebana February 09, 2012
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5 - 6Excavators February 16, 2012 -
5 - 7Woods & Forests February 23, 2012
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5 - 8Japanophiles - Dhugal Lindsay March 01, 2012
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5 - 9Japanophiles - Richard Emmert March 08, 2012
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5 - 10Japanophiles - Art Lee March 15, 2012
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5 - 11Japanophiles - Philip Harper March 29, 2012
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5 - 12Kabuki April 05, 2012
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5 - 13Wild Vegetables April 12, 2012
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5 - 14Horses April 19, 2012
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5 - 15Massage Chairs April 26, 2012 -
5 - 16Shikoku Pilgrimage May 03, 2012
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5 - 17Regional Fast Food May 10, 2012 -
5 - 18Department Stores May 17, 2012 -
5 - 19Kimonos May 24, 2012
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5 - 20Aquariums June 07, 2012 -
5 - 21Confectionery June 14, 2012 -
5 - 22Dolls June 21, 2012 -
5 - 23Moss July 05, 2012
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5 - 24High School Baseball July 12, 2012
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5 - 25Planetariums July 19, 2012 -
5 - 26Japanophiles - Adam Booth August 16, 2012
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5 - 27Japanophiles - Dave Spector August 23, 2012
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5 - 28Japanophiles - Euan Craig August 30, 2012
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5 - 29Shamisen September 06, 2012
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5 - 30Crested Ibises September 13, 2012
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5 - 31Abalone September 20, 2012
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5 - 32Tokyo Station October 04, 2012
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5 - 33Tokyo Skytree October 11, 2012
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5 - 34Tokyo Bay October 18, 2012
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5 - 35Potatoes, Taros, and Yams November 01, 2012
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5 - 36Name Seals November 08, 2012
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5 - 37Mushrooms November 15, 2012
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5 - 38Vending Machines November 22, 2012
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5 - 39Scissors December 06, 2012
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5 - 40Satsuma Mandarins December 13, 2012
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5 - 41Gift-giving December 20, 2012