{"title":"Junzo Maekawa | Tokoname Potter","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJunzo Maekawa (前川 淳蔵): Tokoname Tea-Ware Maker\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJunzo Maekawa is a Tokoname ceramic maker associated with the family pottery business Maekawa Pottery (前川製陶所). A publication from Tokoname Tōnomori records that he studied ceramics in Kyoto and Seto before returning to Tokoname to continue his family's pottery practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eContinuing a Family Workshop\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaekawa’s training across different ceramic centers informs his approach to kyusu and other pottery. The Tōnomori publication describes him as actively making teapots while developing several other pottery forms and firing approaches. It also records an award at the 61st Tokoname-yaki exhibition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTokoname Craft Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTokoname’s longstanding tea-ware tradition values the relationship between vessel proportions, ease of pouring, clay, and firing. Maekawa's work participates in that regional tradition through a family-operated workshop and wider ceramic training. Great Zakka includes a tea set explicitly attributed to Junzo Maekawa.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"handmade-tokoname-teapot-set-by-junzo-maekawa","title":"Handmade Tokoname Teapot Set by Junzo Maekawa","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe minimalist flat kyusu set by the ceramic artist \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJunzo Maekawa\u003c\/strong\u003e from Tokoname reflects the spirit of Japanese craftsmanship, where attention to detail is taken to the extreme. The simplicity of the style adds a sense of Zen to this ceramic teapot ensemble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJunzo Maekawa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBorn in 1976 in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture. After graduating from Kyoto Traditional Crafts College, he worked at an Akatsu-yaki pottery before joining Maekawa Pottery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHe continues to energetically create pottery, winning the Meshiwan Grand Prix, the Seto City Art Exhibition, the Choza Prize Ceramics Exhibition, the Gold Prize at the Ochazuke Day Project Chazuke Exhibition, and the Prime Minister's Award at the Tokoname Ware Promotion Exhibition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSince then, he has exhibited internationally and won the Tea Art Recommendation Award at the Taiwan International Golden Pot Awards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile supporting his father, Kengo, in making large-scale products, he mainly makes tea utensils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-----------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeapot: 120\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecc \/ 4.05 fl oz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTeacup: 20cc \/ 0.67fl oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePottery\/Tokoname Ware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher \/No, Microwave Oven \/No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease note as each piece is hand-made, slight variation in shape and glazing may occur.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"YO TO BI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48017897226529,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/6884\/3193\/files\/DSC00883_7332e120-d71a-4616-8bcf-b29bff1d76f5.jpg?v=1706723496"}],"url":"https:\/\/greatzakka.com\/collections\/junzo-maekawa-tokoname-potter.oembed","provider":"Great Zakka","version":"1.0","type":"link"}