#16 Large Imperfection Vessel Preview which also features wildflower and

which also features wildflower and woodland design motifs

These ceramic lanterns are made by hand in Southern California and exhibit his signature dedication to organic form and texture

There are two different stripes sitting on either end of the flax-colored ground

The colors of the fibers were chosen to complement the natural

#16 Large Imperfection Vessel Preview which also features wildflower andThis 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