#82 Small Kokeshi Vessel Decorating rustic texture

rustic texture

Because of the inherent variation of the wood and its hand made nature each board will differ slightly

slender tines make it ideal for serving steak and meat

sharp lines

#82 Small Kokeshi Vessel Decorating rustic textureAkio 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