#21 Medium Torso Vase Rugs The shinogi—a traditional Japanese decorative

The shinogi—a traditional Japanese decorative technique—are carved carefully by hand into the surface of the piece

the sun dipped and sprayed the clouds with a salmon glow

yielding an affable

the form of this pair curves dramatically towards the top before closing in a playful protrusion at the top

Ideal for use on any type of cooktop

#21 Medium Torso Vase Rugs The shinogi—a traditional Japanese decorativeFor 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