Pleated Plate (8.5) W21 glossy enamel

glossy enamel

Through textile detective work the team analyzed an existing photograph of the original blanket

Each placemat is painted by hand and varies in organic ways adding subtle texture to the simple design

The pieces are glazed in matte Shell and Hematite in an array of variations

Pleated Plate (8.5) W21 glossy enamelThis simple plate is carved with grooves along its edge and decorated with white slip. Though simple, the plate contains all the hallmarks of Akio's expert craftsmanship. The shinogia traditional Japanese decorative techniqueare carved carefully by hand into the surface of the piece. After bisque firing Akio applies colored slips and then glazes the pieces with translucent matte glaze. Beautiful to see and incredible to hold.