Murakami Genki Kōbō

村上俊彦

村上玄輝陶房 Genki Kōbō is the Murakami family’s Arita kiln, renowned for refined porcelain featuring mythical figures, animals, and floral motifs. The studio blends heritage craftsmanship with a distinctively poetic, contemporary sensibility. 村上俊彦 Toshihiko Murakami is a master artisan of the Murakami Kiln in Arita, celebrated for his precise brushwork depicting mythical figures, elegant animals, and delicate floral motifs. His porcelain blends classical storytelling with contemporary refinement, creating pieces of enduring beauty and cultural depth.

biography

Life to porcelain

Toshihiko has been breathing life into porcelain for more than four decades. The elder of the two Murakami brothers, he is renowned for his designs of “Kacho Fugetsu”, signifying flowers, birds, breeze and moon.

toshihiko's pattern

Stories in Motion

Toshihiko Murakami paints vivid mythological figures, graceful animals, and intricate floral motifs with masterful detail. His work blends classical narrative artistry with modern refinement, creating porcelain alive with movement, symbolism, and cultural depth.