#9 Medium Indigo Imperfection Vessel Special Order my intention was to arrange

my intention was to arrange cacti in the bowl in the same manner as a chef would present food on a plate—not aiming to be symmetrical or centered

and conceptually rewarding upon closer inspection

Each one of Akio Nukaga’s signature pleated designs are thrown and carved by hand at his countryside studio in Kasama

Liberty Roast Duck

The bottle features a wood lid and composite cork spout

#9 Medium Indigo Imperfection Vessel Special Order my intention was to arrangeThis year Akio set out to create new expressions through the beauty of imperfection. Drawing inspiration from Kakuzo Okakura, Akio says, "Okakura notes that imperfect objects invite us to use our imaginationsto 'complete' them in our minds eye. His ideas inspired me to think beyond symmetry and explore imbalance, which gave way to Imperfect Vessels. I hope youll enjoy it and let your imagination run wild!" This piece features his signature Pleated