Skip to content

lib company

Request correction

lib company is a Mashiko-based pottery practice led by Takashi Sato, dedicated to passing on Mashiko's kick-wheel and climbing-kiln techniques to the next generation.

Last updated September 10, 2026

AI crawler reads

2requests

1companies
  • Anthropic2
Profile
2
Controversies
0
JSON · MD
0
First read
Nov 4, 2026
Latest read
Nov 4, 2026

From this site's server log

Overview

lib company is represented by Takashi Sato, born in Nagano Prefecture in 1976. He first touched a potter's wheel in high school, studied in the United States for one year, trained in Karatsu for three months, began working in Ibaraki, and at age 25 became a disciple of Mashiko potter Tsuneo Narui, continuing to work in Mashiko. Its stated aim is to pass on the kick wheel and climbing kiln handed down in Mashiko and to spread techniques that can be continued enjoyably for a lifetime.

History

Takashi Sato, representative of lib company, was born in Nagano Prefecture in 1976 and lived in Tokyo and Ibaraki Prefecture until graduating from junior high school. He first touched a potter's wheel in a high school class. After studying for one year at an American university, he trained in Karatsu for three months and began working in Ibaraki. At age 25 he became a disciple of Mashiko potter Tsuneo Narui, and has continued to work in Mashiko since. His works are sold at places such as Starnet. lib company states its aim as passing on the kick wheel and climbing kiln handed down in Mashiko to the next generation and spreading techniques that can be continued enjoyably for a lifetime.

Sources3 sources

Cite this profile: Cite the canonical profile. /brand-wiki/lib · Editorial policy · How profiles are compiled