#63 Medium Kokeshi Vessel Placemats A fleeting burst of citrus

A fleeting burst of citrus and soft florals quickly becomes rooted in the dryer

The red terra cotta glaze has a tactile texture added with darker glaze dots that speak to the color of the plant

Set of six knives in a specially designed birch plywood box

Covered serving dish sold separately

If you'd like to include a note to the recipient on the packing slip

#63 Medium Kokeshi Vessel Placemats A fleeting burst of citrusAkio 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