Sadaaki Kido from Haizuka Kiln
Sadaaki Kido(Sada-san) has been dedicating himself in pottery over 4 decades and still pursuing his passion and desire to create what he thinks beautiful in his own way.
Sada san is a well known Japanese potter who has been awarded from a number of different organisations in Japan and overseas including a couple of awards from Tokyo Metropolitan governor.
He is also uncle of Hiro the founder of Atelier.co.bo and Hiro used to see him working in his co.bo where he developed his interest towards pottery and also other Japanese traditional crafts.
work in progress at Sadaaki’s atelier(工房) in Shiga.
Sada san is nestled in Shigaraki, Shiga Japan.This region is well-known for its pottery culture(AKA Shigaraki-yaki Style).
His creation happens set in a beautiful valley surrounded by hills in Shiga, Japan where Sada san gets inspired by the beautiful nature that is present.
A snowy day in Shigaraki, Shiga Japan
Hiro’s uncle Sadaaki sits in front of his wood-fired kiln.
We are so honoured to work closely with Sada san and what we get from him is one-of-a-kind piece of art which will definitely be your special item.
Sada san turned 80 this year in 2021 but he is still really energetic.
He said that he does what he loves which keeps him going.
