The yarn-dyed napkins are ready to use

The only thing it can hold is the sound of the bead inside

wet clay before it is fired—a nod to Japanese techniques called “inamun” and “mishimade”

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

Round and stately

#43 Indigo Footed Vessel Shipping-Furniture The yarn-dyed napkins are readyFor Akio Nukaga throwing on the wheel is a technique close to his heart, one that he can always rely on. Each piece in this collection is an exploration in stacking architectural forms including spheres, cylinders, and cones in hopes of pushing expectations of what tableware can be. 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