#81 Small Kokeshi Vessel Runners & Tablecloths relaxed cooking that is absolutely

relaxed cooking that is absolutely yours

This form is a simple memory of a classic terracotta pot

Each napkin is made from beautiful

a smoky scent

A charming cup in a neutral glaze and delicate black rim

#81 Small Kokeshi Vessel Runners & Tablecloths relaxed cooking that is absolutelyAkio 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