‘The beautiful fusion of tradition and innovation’ 

Hosai Matsubayashi (16th Generation)

1980   Born as the eldest son of the 15th generation of Asahiyaki, which has kept the kiln fire burning for 400 years

2005 Started his apprenticeship under his father

2016 Succeeded his father as the 16th generation of Asahiyaki

While upholding the tradition of Asahiyaki, he also embraces innovative designs that transcend conventional boundaries

ASAHIYAKI 朝日焼

A type of pottery produced in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture. Asahiyaki is characterized by its unique red spotted pattern that a appears when fired due to the iron content in the clay used as raw material.

The different types of Asahiyaki are named based on their distinctive features:

Hanshi: This term roughly translates to “pottery fired by the master.” It refers to vessels with coarse red spots that appear scattered on the surface.

Kase: In contrast to Hanshi, Kase describes pottery with a fine-grained spotted pattern. It is named after the pattern resembling the back of a deer.

Benikase: Among Kase pottery, Benikase specifically indicates pieces with a higher iron content, displaying a more vivid crimson coloration.