#84 Small Kokeshi Vessel with Horizontal Stripes commune designed by Edith Heath

designed by Edith Heath

Round and stately

they're that beautiful)

with its loop handles and cover

One of three plates available from our original Coupe line

#84 Small Kokeshi Vessel with Horizontal Stripes commune designed by Edith HeathAkio 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