a material known for its durability and purity — an elegant vessel in form as well as function

by artisan hands using traditional mouth blowing techniques for beautiful variation

Sam Sifton

this steak knife is a must-have addition for any set

The name expresses the concept

#40 Torso Vessel in Indigo Accessories a material known for itsAkio 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 ancient earthenwareis 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 indigo colored