#9 Medium Indigo Imperfection Vessel Special Order Each one of Akio Nukaga’s

Each one of Akio Nukaga’s signature pleated designs are thrown and carved by hand at his countryside studio in Kasama

Liberty Roast Duck

with a ring of blue at the base that speaks of the water that collects inside

and conceptually rewarding upon closer inspection

#9 Medium Indigo Imperfection Vessel Special Order Each one of Akio Nukaga’sThis year Akio set out to create new expressions through the beauty of imperfection. Drawing inspiration from Kakuzo Okakura, Akio says, "Okakura notes that imperfect objects invite us to use our imaginationsto 'complete' them in our minds eye. His ideas inspired me to think beyond symmetry and explore imbalance, which gave way to Imperfect Vessels. I hope youll enjoy it and let your imagination run wild!" This piece features his signature Pleated