Tea Towel in Cerulean Knives the tray's minimal design seamlessly

the tray's minimal design seamlessly blends into both Japanese and Western dining tables without losing its Japanese essence

Akio finishes the vessel by applying different colored slips (liquid clay)—a technique that he has refined over the last 30 years—to create richly varied surfaces that are complex to see and touch

simply pour into a glass full of ice and garnish with an orange wedge

Perfect for pulling a hot pan out of the oven or off the campfire

Tea Towel in Cerulean Knives the tray's minimal design seamlesslyThis tea towel is a collaboration between Madda Studio and the weavers of El Camino de los Altos (ECLA). ECLA is an association of 130 Mayan women weavers from the highlands of Chiapas in Southern Mexico. This is the first product designed and produced in collaboration from beginning to end. The project provides an opportunity for newly trained weavers to put into practice the knowledge they have gained.