#80 Small Kokeshi Vessel in Indigo w25reporting A modern design crafted through

A modern design crafted through age-old Japanese techniques

The surfaces are glazed in opposing matte shades dark and light with bubbling textures captured forever

It conducts heat evenly with no hot spots and maintains heat efficiency and cooking control

This piece features his signature “Pleated Work” technique of carving grooves into the wet clay after it is thrown on the wheel

This tall candleholder is inspired by traditional examples found in churches in Järvsö

#80 Small Kokeshi Vessel in Indigo w25reporting A modern design crafted throughAkio 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 indigo