#52 Medium Imperfection Vessel CAEPLP or a small vase on

or a small vase on its own

This roaster is inspired by American blacksmith designs of the 18th and 19th century

which remind of us the human connection made within each piece

wool stuffing

The simple and elegant designs of Sori Yanagi exude a timeless quality

#52 Medium Imperfection Vessel CAEPLP or a small vase onThis 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