The colors and patterns are inspired by the rich Scottish landscape

Includes insert

The basin is a catch for the fallen ash

The wide rim of the inner bowl rests flush on the unglazed rim of the outer saucer

even as the focus tends to be on their spectacular flowers

#5 Medium Imperfection Vessel Utensils The colors and patterns areThis 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