A mug with a mysterious texture, just like real cork

Masayoshi Nakagawa's "Cork Coffee Cup" is a Shigaraki ware mug with a mysterious texture, just like real cork. It is a unique piece by Masayoshi Nakagawa that is rarely seen elsewhere. Masayoshi Nakagawa's mug is sure to transform your daily coffee time.

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Artist Masayoshi Nakagawa - A Shigaraki ware artist who uniquely incorporates playfulness

Masayoshi Nakagawa, a ceramic artist of Shigaraki ware, was born in Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture in 1970. After graduating from the Faculty of Commerce at Osaka Gakuin University, he worked for a kimono manufacturer in Kyoto, but decided to pursue pottery due to his passion for craftsmanship. In 1995, he completed the design course at the Shiga Prefectural Shigaraki Ceramic Research Institute, and in 1996, he completed the small-item pottery wheel course, studying under Nobuo Furuya. He became independent in Shigaraki in 2005 and continues his pottery activities today. 

Masayoshi Nakagawa's works are characterized by the gap between their appearance and feel. His representative work, the "Cork Series," has a texture like real cork, while still conveying the weight and feel unique to ceramics.

Masayoshi Nakagawa has his own studio and shop, "Plus Lago," in Shigaraki. "Plus Lago" comes from "lago," meaning "lake" in Spanish, and evokes Lake Biwa, a symbol of Shiga Prefecture. This shop not only handles Nakagawa's works but also handicrafts by other artists in Shiga Prefecture, promoting the charm of the region.

His designs are characterized by incorporating modern sensibilities and playfulness while based on traditional Shigaraki ware techniques. His unique worldview continues to fascinate many people.