#80 Small Kokeshi Vessel in Indigo w25reporting This tall candleholder is inspired

This tall candleholder is inspired by traditional examples found in churches in Järvsö

This piece features his signature “Pleated Work” technique of carving grooves into the wet clay after it is thrown on the wheel

The body is carved with lines accentuating the form which tapers to a narrow foot also decorated with black slip

You may also insert a needle or thin rod into the opening to free the bead

We stayed true to her wheel-oriented approach in creating a contemporary interpretation for the Alabama Chanin collection

#80 Small Kokeshi Vessel in Indigo w25reporting This tall candleholder is inspiredAkio 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 indigo