Chiaki Takeda

After entering the fine arts department at Tokyo Gakugei University, he discovered pottery, became interested in it, and decided to pursue a career in pottery.
After graduating, he studied under Ito Haruhiko in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture. After that, he received training in potter's wheel and glazing at the Ibaraki Prefecture Ceramic Industry Training Center, and then studied Shigaraki ware and pottery making at the Shiga Prefectural Ceramic Cultural Park.
After returning to Tohoku, he pursued ceramics as a research student at Tohoku University of Art and Design, and then became independent in Yamagata City in 1999.

"I want to create tableware that is simple in shape, easy to use, and has a soft atmosphere. I would be happy if it becomes a piece that fits into your daily life."

Chiaki Takeda of Sen Pottery Studio has studied and pursued pottery in depth, including Kasama ware and Shigaraki ware, and expresses her own works in a variety of styles, including potter's wheel, molding, and hand-forming.

He generously and enthusiastically explained the many steps involved in making one piece of pottery and the ingredients of the glaze, and it was very impressive to see how he takes pottery making seriously but also how much he loves and enjoys making pottery.

Just like Takeda's personality, his works have a soft appearance that evokes a sense of peace.
It is light and comfortable, and one of its charms is its ease of use, which makes you want to pick it up again and again.