Balsam fir branches collected by local woodsmen are ground up

with sensory enjoyment front of mind

No two textiles are exactly alike

Fresh citrusy notes of bergamot and lime combine with coriander and herbs

grown in North America — a placemat you can feel good about

#86 Extra Small Kokeshi Vessel with Horizontal Stripes S26 Balsam fir branches collected byAkio 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