Hiroyuki Shiratori has been about 40 years since I became an apprentice to my father. I am a skilled woodturner from Shizuoka, who has inherited traditional hand-turning techniques. I use a potter's wheel and wood lathe to carve out items, while interpreting the unique characteristics of each type of wood, such as zelkova, cherry, and cypress. I produce a variety of wooden items, from everyday tools like plates and sake cups, to wooden toys like tops and kendama, all of which convey the warmth of wood to the hands.
Hiroyuki Shiratori
白鳥工房
Aoiku, Shizuoka
