#60 Black Column Vessel GAP the Luisa carafe is shaped

the Luisa carafe is shaped with a traditional mouth blowing technique just outside Venice

felted hairstyle

and a table knife

which narrows to a minimal point where the water can drip slowly into the lower compartment

with sensory enjoyment front of mind

#60 Black Column Vessel GAP the Luisa carafe is shapedFor 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