About Banko Yaki : Masaki Tachi

A man in a blue jacket shaping clay on a potter's wheel

Here, we introduce the Banko Yaki teaware by Masaki Tachi, which is made by firing Shudei clay with a reduction flame.

About Masaki Tachi

Masaki Tachi is a potter and a certified traditional craftsman residing in Yokkaichi City. He won the Minister of International Trade and Industry Award in his early 20s and has been called a "genius" artist since his youth in Yokkaichi.

His works have also been designated as an intangible cultural asset of Yokkaichi City.

According to Tachi, while many artists enter the path of pottery from an artistic perspective, he studied under a traditional craftsman in his youth, which formed the basis of his technical skills.

In other words, as a traditional craftsman inheriting skills, he represents the last generation.

His teaware is highly regarded not only for its beauty but also for its functionality.

Because teapots are handmade, there is variation from piece to piece even when a professional potter makes them. To deliver teapots in the best possible condition, for Masaki Tachi's Banko ware we visit his workshop each time and purchase only the pieces we have examined in person and selected.