#32 Large Kokeshi Vessel Alabama Chanin Line First introduced in 2009 and

First introduced in 2009 and a firm favorite ever since

Designed for food lovers

The curved profiles of this pair dramatically change direction at the top to form an elegant depression reminiscent of apples

with a ring of blue at the base that speaks of the water that collects inside

The shinogi—a traditional Japanese decorative technique—are carved carefully by hand into the surface of the piece

#32 Large Kokeshi Vessel Alabama Chanin Line First introduced in 2009 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