The Art of Handcraft – Works by Noriyuki Yamamoto

Description See, use, and create. The work of Noriyuki Yamamoto of Iwai Kiln in Tottori. Includes a complete collection of 300 works that trace his journey from the age of 18, when he aspired to become a ceramic artist. Mentored by Shoji Yoshida, encountering Bernard Leach, and astonishing Sori Yanagi—this is the culmination of 60 years of ceramic creation. [Contents] Introduction — Marking 60 years of pottery making The path to becoming a ceramic artist Traces of the hands ・Creating as things are ・Forms born from daily life ・So that patterns remain as patterns ・Between collecting and creating ・New work born from change 30 years with Noriyuki Yamamoto’s vessels — Ken Matsui About Noriyuki Yamamoto — Yoshinori Kawaguchi Craftsmanship of “living well” — Ryohei Hayashi Reference materials — Words from people connected to him Noriyuki Yamamoto chronology List of works and commentary Category：Japanese Art Book, Japanese Craft Book Tag：Plate, Pottery Pages： 160 ISBN： 9784480874207 Release Date: March, 2026 Language: Japanese Publisher: Chikumashobo Author profile Noriyuki Yamamoto Born in Tottori Prefecture in 1948. At 16, met Shoya Yoshida and was deeply impressed by the philosophy of Mingei. At 18, met Bernard Leach and decided to pursue a career as a potter. In 1967, became an apprentice at the Izumo kiln in Shimane Prefecture, and after four years of training, opened Iwai Kiln in Iwami Town, Iwami District, Tottori Prefecture in 1971. In 1998, established “Craft Museum Iwai Kiln,” consisting of the kiln and workshop, an exhibition hall, a reference museum, and a café and dining space. Over a 60-year career in ceramics, has trained many apprentices. Noriyuki Yamamoto’s books The Art of Handcraft – Works by Noriyuki Yamamoto ¥3,850 Related products of Pottery The Art of Handcraft – Works by Noriyuki Yamamoto ¥3,850 Add to cart Utsuwa (Tableware) by Yukiko Ishimura ¥3,300 Add to cart A New Textbook of Japanese and Western Tableware – Understanding “Pottery” Culture through Japanese History and Design ¥2,970 Add to cart Bessatsu Honoo geijutsu – 100 Lacquer Artists The Elite of Modern Japan ¥3,300 Add to cart Kawai Kanjiro’s House ¥2,970 Add to cart Puddles where snakes live – Makoto Kagoshima Pottery text by Kaho NashikiRated 5.00 out of 5 ¥2,200 Add to cart See, Buy and Enjoy Beloved Tea Utensils (additional volume HONOHO GEIJUTSU)Rated 5.00 out of 5 ¥3,300 Add to cart Parisienne country life by Isabelle BoinotRated 4.00 out of 5 ¥1,870 Add to cart Makoto Kagoshima – day after dayRated 5.00 out of 5 ¥2,420 Add to cart MINGEI: Masterpieces of Japanese Folkcraft 2 – TablewareRated 5.00 out of 5 ¥1,848 Add to cart What to put on the plate? – Makoto Kagoshima PotteryRated 5.00 out of 5 ¥1,760 Add to cart Makoto Kagoshima Pottery worksRated 5.00 out of 5 ¥3,080 Add to cart Reviews There are no reviews yet Thank you for viewing this product. If you wish to leave a review, please consent to GDPR. Click this link to accept GDPR. Q & A are disabled in the settings Related products What to put on the plate? – Makoto Kagoshima PotteryRated 5.00 out of 5 ¥1,760 Add to cart Flower eraser stamp motif 153 by Tomoko Tsukui ¥1,540 Add to cart 100 Writing & Crafting Papers of Animals by Ai AkikusaRated 5.00 out of 5 ¥1,848 Add to cart 366 days flower cutout – paper cutting art ¥1,980 Add to cart Makoto Kagoshima Pottery worksRated 5.00 out of 5 ¥3,080 Add to cart Buddhist motif eraser stamp by Tomoko Tsukui ¥1,760 Add to cart Scandinavian 100 Letterbook BENGT & LOTTARated 5.00 out of 5 ¥1,980 Add to cart 360°BOOK Earth and the Moon – Yusuke OonoRated 5.00 out of 5 ¥2,750 Add to cart HUTTE. – Enjoy the arrangement with hand-carved stamps – Botanical Encyclopedia ¥1,650 Add to cart Creating a Small World – Dioramas and Dollhouses Made from Everyday Items by Hanabira kobo ¥2,000 Add to cart