ABOUT
Rokuroku Date (伊達六々) was born and raised in the countryside of Hiroshima, Japan, where mountains and rice fields shape the quiet rhythms of daily life. Growing up in this landscape, I have been deeply influenced by its spirit—one that quietly carries a wish for peace—and this continues to guide my path as a potter.
I trained under Mr. Seigan Yamane, a master of Hagi ware in Yamaguchi. While I was deeply moved by the soft, translucent whites of Hagi, I was also drawn to another kind of white: the surface of Kohiki. Hagi’s white seems to hold light within, while Kohiki’s white reveals the warmth and humility of clay veiled with slip. This dialogue between two kinds of “white” has become a driving force in my own pursuit as a potter.
Kohiki is created by applying a white slip over the clay body and covering it with a transparent or ash glaze before firing. In the kiln, clay, slip, and glaze merge to create a soft, gentle surface. Over time, fine crackles appear in the glaze, and tea or sake gradually leave traces, adding quiet shades of color. These transformations reveal the passage of time and the intimacy of daily use.
For me, Kohiki embodies imperfection, humility, and stillness. Through this technique, I wish to create vessels that are not only tools, but companions in life—objects that gather memory and meaning, quietly deepening with every use.
Contact: Feel free to reach out to me through Instagram messages.
Where to Find Our Products
TANAKA_NL project
Customers outside Japan can find our products through tanaka_nl, an initiative based in the Netherlands that has been sharing Japanese ceramics since March 2024. We were deeply moved by their mission to preserve and promote Japanese traditional culture, and we are proud to join their efforts. If you are interested, please feel free to contact them.
