#88 Extra Small Kokeshi Vessel Grilling Inspired by the familiar shapes

Inspired by the familiar shapes of balloons these organic forms perch over an impossibly narrow foot

This clever and elegant matching carafe and glass set is made of strong yet lightweight borosilicate glass

creating a sturdy seamless design with no welds or rivets

This pair shines like drops of onyx and alabaster

#88 Extra Small Kokeshi Vessel Grilling Inspired by the familiar shapesAkio 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