#16 Large Imperfection Vessel Web Specials The resulting imperfections and irregularities

The resulting imperfections and irregularities in the weave are evidence of the hands that made them

this Bread & Butter Plate was created exclusively for Alice Waters' iconic Chez Panisse restaurant in 2006

The body of work operates like a language of glyphs: aesthetically rich in appearance

This container is handmade in the Hudson Valley in upstate New York from walnut

and votives or pillars with a diameter of up to 2”

#16 Large Imperfection Vessel Web Specials The resulting imperfections and irregularitiesThis year Akio set out to create new expressions through the beauty of imperfection. Drawing inspiration from Kakuzo Okakura, Akio says, "Okakura notes that imperfect objects invite us to use our imaginationsto 'complete' them in our minds eye. His ideas inspired me to think beyond symmetry and explore imbalance, which gave way to Imperfect Vessels. I hope youll enjoy it and let your imagination run wild!" This piece features his signature Pleated