#81 Small Kokeshi Vessel Napkins A mini-vase in two parts

A mini-vase in two parts — box and stopper — intersects art and function to push the limits of a functional vessel

above the tourist shops

transforming it so that the planter appears lifted

Created in collaboration with the minds at Stash Leather of Round Top TX

Inspired by their years catering parties

#81 Small Kokeshi Vessel Napkins A mini-vase in two partsAkio 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