and the low handle is a testament to her unique design vision

The designs draw on a color palette inspired by the landscape along the Garden Route in South Africa: from the cobalt skies and dense forests to the sandy beaches and sparkling tide pools

Air plants can live almost anywhere

Each piece is made from 100% softened heritage linen in garment dyed and washed colours

raising it higher above the table

#12 Medium Imperfection Vessel GAP and the low handle isThis 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