#80 Small Kokeshi Vessel in Indigo Autumn This Elderflower Tonic has more

This Elderflower Tonic has more body and a bold finish that pairs well with a number of richer spirits: tequila

and a professional ground sharpening steel

The name expresses the concept

and feels great to use

#80 Small Kokeshi Vessel in Indigo Autumn This Elderflower Tonic has moreAkio 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