#35 Small Lantern Shaped Vase S23 Fuego and Chimayó

Fuego and Chimayó

are conveniently stackable

The fabric is woven on vintage shuttle looms by a duo of craftswomen in Italy

and a whole pantry of “flavor bombs” (homemade condiments)

#35 Small Lantern Shaped Vase S23 Fuego and ChimayóFor 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