境 知子 Tomoko Sakai

Born in Kagawa in 1970, she studied under Shigeyoshi Morioka in Wakayama before building her own anagama (wood-fired climbing kiln) in Kagawa.

After spending several years working in Suzaka, Nagano, she returned to her home prefecture, where she continues her ceramic practice today. Her vases—primarily crafted in yakishime (high-fired unglazed stoneware) and white porcelain—embody both strength and refinement, while also carrying a quiet sense of gentleness. They bring a dignified presence and a warm, intimate beauty into everyday life.