Jiro Kinjo
Born in 1912 in Okinawa Prefecture.
In 1924, he worked at the pottery factory of the master potter Eitoku Arakaki. In 1946, he became independent at the age of 36 and was taught by Shoji Hamada and Kanjiro Kawai.
In 1957, he won the Kokuten Kokugakai Prize and in 1967, the Okinawa Times Art Encouragement Prize.
In 1972, he built a climbing kiln in Zakimi, Yomitan Village. In the same year, he was recognized as an intangible cultural asset of Okinawa Prefecture. In 1973, he became a member of the Kokugakai Association. In 1977, he was recognized as a contemporary master craftsman.
In 1985, he was recognized as a holder of the Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure) for "Ryukyu Pottery."
In 1924, he worked at the pottery factory of the master potter Eitoku Arakaki. In 1946, he became independent at the age of 36 and was taught by Shoji Hamada and Kanjiro Kawai.
In 1957, he won the Kokuten Kokugakai Prize and in 1967, the Okinawa Times Art Encouragement Prize.
In 1972, he built a climbing kiln in Zakimi, Yomitan Village. In the same year, he was recognized as an intangible cultural asset of Okinawa Prefecture. In 1973, he became a member of the Kokugakai Association. In 1977, he was recognized as a contemporary master craftsman.
In 1985, he was recognized as a holder of the Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure) for "Ryukyu Pottery."
