#48 Imperfection Vessel pinterest-feed-include but with better weather protection

but with better weather protection and a more natural feel

which sits very low to the ground and integrates into its surrounding earth

Japan—a rural

Its aesthetic purity has made it a firm favorite with designers and architects

The Tall Cylinder Burner has three stacking layers—a base for storage of cone or spiral incense

#48 Imperfection Vessel pinterest-feed-include but with better weather protectionThis 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