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Meet The Artist
Jun Nakao
Jun Nakao is a contemporary Arita artisan celebrated for his refined minimalism and precise craftsmanship. At the Nakasen Kiln, he shapes pure white porcelain into elegant, balanced forms, blending traditional technique with a clean, modern aesthetic that emphasizes quiet beauty and restraint.
biography
Jun Nakao
Jun Nakao is a contemporary artisan of the Nakao Kiln, an Arita studio known for its commitment to purity, balance, and modern refinement. The kiln’s work is defined by clean silhouettes, subtle detailing, and a focus on the natural beauty of white porcelain. Nakao carries this philosophy forward with precision and restraint, shaping pieces that feel both timeless and distinctly contemporary. His porcelain emphasizes clarity, proportion, and quiet elegance, reflecting the kiln’s dedication to elevating traditional Arita techniques through refined, minimalist design.
Arita historic legacy
Nakao Family
The Nakao family has deep roots in Arita’s porcelain heritage, operating a kiln renowned for its purity of form and disciplined craftsmanship. Across generations, the family cultivated an aesthetic centered on clean lines, balanced proportions, and the natural beauty of white porcelain. The Nakao Kiln blends this longstanding tradition with a modern minimalist sensibility, creating pieces defined by subtle detail and refined restraint. Today, under artisans like Jun Nakao, the family continues to uphold its legacy through porcelain that embodies clarity, harmony, and quiet elegance.
Lines of Light
Nakao’s cups feature elegant carved grooves that bring movement and softness to pure white porcelain. Each piece captures light beautifully, revealing the kiln’s minimalist aesthetic and the artisan’s precise, refined touch.
the collection
