#9 Medium Indigo Imperfection Vessel Fisherman's Camp When the two pieces are

When the two pieces are together

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

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

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

#9 Medium Indigo Imperfection Vessel Fisherman's Camp When the two pieces 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