Introduction to Amakido
At Amakido, we only sell brand new, one-of-a-kind pieces from artists.
We wish to deal in things that are universal, that are worthy of appreciation, and that bring joy to those who own them.
Introducing the Owner
My father ran a second-hand bookstore, so I was interested in books and art from an early age. I started going to bookstores and libraries, and eventually I started visiting second-hand bookstores and antique markets.
I started learning the tea ceremony at the Urasenke school at the age of 18.
Through her tea ceremony training, she was exposed to the spirit of Zen and wabi-sabi, which left a deep impression on her. Eventually, she became fascinated with the profound meaning of tea utensils, and began to visit kilns and collect literature.
During lessons, I once received a warning from my teacher when I tapped the tea scoop on a Raku tea bowl.
"Raku tea bowls are delicate, so be careful."
I learned how fragile tea utensils are and how carefully they must be cared for.
I tried to cultivate my aesthetic sensibility by collecting tea bowls, tea ceremony utensils, antiques, etc. within the limits of my income, and by meeting ceramic artists directly and talking to them.
From my own experience, I realized that if I incorporate the spirit of the tea ceremony into my daily life, even if only for a short time, I can live peaceful and happy days.
I opened "Amagimichi" with the hope of spreading this idea through pottery.
The pieces I carry are mainly ones that I have personally visited and inspected at the pottery studios of the artists. Please enjoy the "profound dialogue with the artists and the joy of owning" that unfolds from a single piece of pottery.
Nishimura Ichimai