1930-
female
kumano pottery
Born as the eldest daughter of Saragai Zenzaemon, who revived Kumano-yaki pottery in Hiroshima Prefecture, she learned pottery techniques from her father and was also taught by Tokuriki Magosaburo, a potter under Tomimoto Kenkichi, and began making pottery in 1951. She was selected and awarded prizes at the prefectural exhibition, and was a judge. She is a member of the Shinshokai Tomimoto Award and other awards. In 1958, she formed the Women’s Ceramic Society, and was awarded a membership prize at its public exhibition. Won a prize at the Chugoku Branch Exhibition of Traditional Craft, and served as permanent secretary and judge. She is a regular member of Japan Kogei Association. Mainly works with Inka, Zogan and colored clay.
