#9 Medium Indigo Imperfection Vessel Fisherman's Camp I wanted to contradict the

I wanted to contradict the typically heavy base

The result is bold and vibrant textiles that carry on long-standing craft traditions by the people who keep these techniques alive

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

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This simple napkin features bold blocks of color inspired by our Summer Seasonal palette of glazes

#9 Medium Indigo Imperfection Vessel Fisherman's Camp I wanted to contradict theThis 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