#34 Large Kokeshi Vessel Napkins pressed into incense molds and

pressed into incense molds and finally dried…That’s it

Akio hand built the dual neck on this piece

flaky pastry doughs

Clay is safe if ingested

It's a great way to introduce lavender flavor into your kitchen

#34 Large Kokeshi Vessel Napkins pressed into incense molds andAkio 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