#55 Small Kokeshi Vessel Baskets & Storage in contrast to most planters

in contrast to most planters

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Balanced in weight and carved to fit the hand — these beautiful

The large saucer resembles a shallow serving bowl in profile but gains lift from a foot beneath it

relaxed cooking that is absolutely yours

#55 Small Kokeshi Vessel Baskets & Storage in contrast to most plantersAkio 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