#82 Small Kokeshi Vessel Kaymet at the end of a

at the end of a bed

The interior bowl has two holes for a wire to secure a root if needed

giving an excellent balance and grip

This print is inspired by the Chinese tradition of collecting river stones

The heavy-duty linen fabric will patina and age gracefully with time and use

#82 Small Kokeshi Vessel Kaymet at the end of aAkio 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