Hozan Tanii

Blending tradition with modernity, Hozan Tanii (b.1953) is considered one of the great innovators of Shigaraki-yaki: one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan. Since 1975 he has been the third generation kiln master of the Tanikan kiln where he uses a variety of furnaces, including a traditional Anagama "cave kiln", to make one-of-a-kind pieces of tea- and tableware.