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樂吉左衛門 — head of the 楽 family, makers of *raku* tea bowls since the 16th century. The current master is the XV generation.
永樂善五郎 — potter responsible for non-楽 ceramic wares and historically for the 土風炉. According to the NHK documentary, though, the current XVII generation is trying to bring that lacquer-like glaze for the 土風炉 back.
中村宗哲 — lacquer artisan, the current head is the XIII generation (female!).
土田半四郎 — master of silk. Current head: XIII generation (picture above his mother, 友湖.