About Takatomo Kawai (川合 孝知)
Takatomo Kawai is a Kutani ceramic artist based in Nomi, Ishikawa Prefecture. According to a Nomi City artist profile, he moved into ceramics after studying engineering and working in manufacturing, before training at the Kutani-yaki Technical Training Institute.
Kawai went on to work at Kamide Chōemon-gama before establishing an independent practice. His path combines technical training with Kutani’s regional tradition of ceramics and painted decoration.
Explore the floral Kutani mugs attributed to Kawai in Great Zakka’s catalog.
