#68 Medium Kokeshi Vessel Vases & Objects was originally commissioned for use

was originally commissioned for use in British embassies with the aim of demonstrating the best of British modern design

it makes a beautiful addition to any room

Squid Ink Wontons

but can also be nested with the Large Serving Bowl

#68 Medium Kokeshi Vessel Vases & Objects was originally commissioned for useAkio 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