#81 Small Kokeshi Vessel Runners & Tablecloths in their historic factory space

in their historic factory space

LUE brass pieces are enhanced by the perfectly imperfect touch of the hand

The large tray has bumps on the bottom that behave like pebbles

A charming cup in a neutral glaze and delicate black rim

#81 Small Kokeshi Vessel Runners & Tablecloths in their historic factory spaceAkio 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