#82 Small Kokeshi Vessel Serving Hideki Takayama is a self-taught

Hideki Takayama is a self-taught sculptor whose work ranges from the functional to the sensual

but I’ve always thought they deserve a dedicated space to show off their unique personality

A meticulously handcrafted and handsome African-inspired design in 100% jute

but when nested

An elegant and modern statement for any kitchen

#82 Small Kokeshi Vessel Serving Hideki Takayama is a self-taughtAkio 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 different