#28 Large Hisago Vase Flatware & Knives Each painting became its own

Each painting became its own piece

I chose a cone shape that would echo the fanning of the leaves

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our ceramic candleholder is designed to support tapered candles

It's a design that’s both functional and looks great

#28 Large Hisago Vase Flatware & Knives Each painting became its ownFor 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