#31 Small Hisago Vase Utensils Each is painted by hand

Each is painted by hand in ways that encourage subtle transition in organic ways adding soft visual texture to the sturdy linen fabric

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Each board is carved by hand and finished with a natural blend of oils and waxes for a smooth and lustrous touch

Weck jars and carafes have been a mainstay of European kitchens for generations

#31 Small Hisago Vase Utensils Each is painted by handFor Akio Nukaga throwing on the wheel is a technique close to his heart, one that he can always rely on. This piece features his signature Pleated Work technique of carving grooves into the wet clay after it is thrown on the wheel. These grooves accentuate the profile of the vessel creating movement and rhythm. Akio finishes the vessel by applying different colored slips (liquid clay)a technique he has refined over the last 30 yearsto create richly