ARTIST

Koubou Taniike Koubou Taniike

PROFILE

• Sachie Taniike Sachie Taniike

  1974年兵庫県淡路島生まれ。
  Born on Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture in 1974.
  He became accustomed to soil from an early age as his parents ran a tile factory.
  2000 Moved to Ishigaki Island and started production
  2008 Set up a workshop in Maibara
  I make everyday vessels near a Yaeyama palm grove on Ishigaki Island.
  We dig the soil and make a vessel using glaze mixed with ash from sugar cane and palm trees to make a green glaze.
  “I try to make pottery vessels that are simple, easy to use, and make the dishes look good.”