#12 Large Kokeshi Vessel Baskets & Storage grilling on one side and

grilling on one side and making tasty pancakes

challenging the idea that saucers are an afterthought

samples are made using custom-dyed yarns by the head weaver

functional

piñon and cedar trees

#12 Large Kokeshi Vessel Baskets & Storage grilling on one side andAkio 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