#9 Medium Indigo Imperfection Vessel Fisherman's Camp The dyes used are made

The dyes used are made from plants and insects from around Oaxaca and colors are built up through successive dye baths that produce beautiful variation in the yarns

I wanted to contradict the typically heavy base

new wool and vivid color infused with traditional Scottish craftsmanship

The collection is a testament to the skill and knowledge of the people of the Oaxacan region

even texture of the surface of this one-of-a-kind container is created by spraying a gradient of Meadow and Shell White

#9 Medium Indigo Imperfection Vessel Fisherman's Camp The dyes used are madeThis 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