#47 Small Imperfection Vessel Pillows & Throws Hand-hammered to perfection by designer

Hand-hammered to perfection by designer Ruka Kikuchi — this large cheese knife has a pointed design for cutting semi-hard or semi-soft cheese

has been selected with the greatest care

Made from sustainably sourced lumber and seasoned with a blend of natural waxes and oils

these vessels are both art objects and utilitarian pieces

#47 Small Imperfection Vessel Pillows & Throws Hand-hammered to perfection by designerThis 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