About Hakuko Ono

Born in Saga Prefecture, Hahuko Ono received her training from her father Kozan Ono, and then became in charge of design and painting in the family workshop. Fascinated by the very Japanese technique of underglaze gold leaf called yūri-kinzan, she developed and perfected this very delicate process, associating it with abstract and geometric designs. Frequently exhibiting her pieces in Japan and abroad, she became a full member of the Japanese Crafts Associatio (Kogei) in 1973 and was the second woman to won the Japan Ceramic Society award in 1981. In 1992, she was designated Important Intangible Cultural Asset of Saga Prefecture for her yūri-kinzan technique.