#47 Small Imperfection Vessel Tea Towel The dark glaze taking a

The dark glaze taking a striking

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The top layer has an opening for holding the incense over a narrow slot which allows fallen ash to drop into the catch below

he finishes the vessel by applying indigo colored slip (liquid clay)

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#47 Small Imperfection Vessel Tea Towel The dark glaze taking aThis year Akio set out to create new expressions through the beauty of imperfection. Drawing inspiration from Kakuzo Okakura, Akio says, "Okakura notes that imperfect objects invite us to use our imaginationsto 'complete' them in our minds eye. His ideas inspired me to think beyond symmetry and explore imbalance, which gave way to Imperfect Vessels. I hope youll enjoy it and let your imagination run wild!" This piece features his signature Pleated