#81 Small Kokeshi Vessel Runners & Tablecloths in their historic factory space

in their historic factory space

relaxed cooking that is absolutely yours

I was interested to explore the suspension element

Each napkin is made from beautiful

The large tray has bumps on the bottom that behave like pebbles

#81 Small Kokeshi Vessel Runners & Tablecloths in their historic factory spaceAkio Nukagas work explores the possibilities of how he leaves a trace of himself in clay. This piece features his signature Pleated Work technique of carving grooves into the wet clay after it is thrown on the wheel. The forminspired by traditional kokeshi dollsis accentuated by these grooves curving down the profile of the vessel creating movement and rhythm. After the first firing and before the second, he finishes the vessel by applying different