Café au Lait Bowl Circle White I paper A flared mug thrown by

A flared mug thrown by hand in Akiko's London studio

A woven handle from Japanese cane and a crackled glaze with a texture unique to each piece

Their beauty lies not in precision but in balance achieved through imperfection

"This sense of fluctuation is what I seek in my ceramics

hand-built coiling technique

Café au Lait Bowl Circle White I paper A flared mug thrown byA footed bowl thrown by hand in Akiko's London studio. The surface has layers of glazed and unglazed areas, to create subtle patterns across the surface. Each piece has a unique surface that illustrates the element of chance that is central to her processes. Made to be used. "Today, much of industrial production values consistency, precision and control. My work moves in the opposite direction, embracing variation as an essential part of making. I am