#86 Extra Small Kokeshi Vessel with Horizontal Stripes Rugs The magnified frame around this

The magnified frame around this delicate plant is reminiscent of a chef’s arrangement—something remarkable and small accentuated by the generous gift of space around it

a craftsman and a great advocate of functionalism

Written by Amos Klausner

Combining essential oil from organic lavender

The surface is glazed with Cast Iron Grey over KPFA

#86 Extra Small Kokeshi Vessel with Horizontal Stripes Rugs The magnified frame around thisAkio 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