Pleated Plate (8.5) Runners & Tablecloths serve in style

serve in style

Made of satin lacquered birch plywood

and a perspective on design that honors the craft of weaving on the loom

Originally designed in the 1960s

but also offer a view into the interior piece—a simple flower pot design glazed in a beautiful green that represents the vitality of the plant within

Pleated Plate (8.5) Runners & Tablecloths serve in styleThis simple plate is carved with grooves along its edge and decorated with white slip. Though simple, the plate contains all the hallmarks of Akio's expert craftsmanship. The shinogia traditional Japanese decorative techniqueare carved carefully by hand into the surface of the piece. After bisque firing Akio applies colored slips and then glazes the pieces with translucent matte glaze. Beautiful to see and incredible to hold.