

Akari Karugane 故金あかり
Akari Karugane, a ceramic artist from Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture, was celebrated for her innovative approach to pottery, employing techniques like mold casting, hand-building, and wheel-throwing.
Her creations featured organic, textured tableware, expressive glazes, and heat-resistant cookware with charming forms. Through meticulous layering of ceramic paints and repeated firings, she achieved deeply nuanced surfaces in her vases and vessels.
Akari Kane’s work seamlessly blended artistic expression with functionality, leaving a lasting impact on contemporary ceramics.

























