Motoyoshi Kaburaki
Eighth Generation Proprietor of KABURAKI Kutani
Born in Kanazawa, Ishikawa prefecture, into a family of famous Kutani-ware manufacturers, Motoyoshi Kaburaki has inherited the commitment of the previous family heads and, imbued with their founding spirit of ‘making the value of Kutani-ware known internationally’, is taking up the daily challenge of conveying new possibilities of Kutani-ware to the world.
Steeped in the atmosphere of the old castle town of Kanazawa, the Kutani-ware Kaburaki Shoho is located in the Nagamachi Samurai District. The complex includes a shop, an atelier, galleries and a restaurant that serves cuisine on Kutani-ware.
Japan Kutani to customers worldwide
At the height of Kutani porcelain production during the Meiji and Taisho periods (1868-1926), Kaburaki Kutani pieces were regularly exhibited at various venues at home and abroad, as well as at world expositions. It was during this period that Kaburaki gained its well-deserved reputation for innovation and top-quality.
The Kaburaki Kutani business has been in existence for 190 years. We cherish our traditional methods and techniques, and at the same time, endeavor to create novel products for our customers both in Japan and overseas.
Kutani-ware (Japanese overglazed porcelain)