#12 Medium Imperfection Vessel Ornaments matte finish and an industrial

matte finish and an industrial

The contrast of sturdy dome over a narrow foot

With an international reputation as designer and manufacturer

Each piece is carved to accentuate the natural beautiful variations from one piece of bamboo to another

The shallow bowl of the planter has a wide rim that overhangs the saucer

#12 Medium Imperfection Vessel Ornaments matte finish and an industrialThis 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