#9 Medium Indigo Imperfection Vessel Fisherman's Camp new wool and vivid color

new wool and vivid color infused with traditional Scottish craftsmanship

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

food-grade

I wanted to contradict the typically heavy base

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

#9 Medium Indigo Imperfection Vessel Fisherman's Camp new wool and vivid colorThis 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