#56 Small Kokeshi Vessel Chez Panisse Line Crafted from durable jute

Crafted from durable jute

but can be removed to dispense excess water

Studio Herron is inspired by the early roots of basketry—a craft that predates clay pottery and stone carving—and the language of ceramics when creating their woven pieces

This special mix

#56 Small Kokeshi Vessel Chez Panisse Line Crafted from durable juteAkio 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