Kakiemon Sakaida
The current generation inherited the firing techniques of the first Kakiemon pottery from the early Edo period. In 1953, the father and son 12th and 13th Kakiemon (who died in 1982) restored the Nigote technique, which had been in decline since the late Edo period. In 1955, it was selected as an intangible cultural property for which measures such as record-keeping should be taken. In 1971, the Kakiemon Pottery Technique Preservation Society (chaired by the 13th Kakiemon) was established. In the same year, the preservation society was recognized as an organization that holds the Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure) "Kakiemon (Nigote)". After the death of the 13th Kakiemon, the 14th Kakiemon took over the business. [14th] Born in 1934. Originally from Saga Prefecture. Graduated from the Department of Japanese Painting at Tama Art University. Studied under the 12th and 13th Kakiemon. Received the Excellence Award at the Issui-kai in 1969. In 1982, he assumed the name of the 14th Kakiemon. In 1984, he received the Japan Ceramic Association Award. In 1986, he received the Japan Crafts Association Encouragement Award at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition. In 2001, he was recognized as a holder of the Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure) for "colored porcelain."
