Kairagi cup white II url-masamichi-yoshikawa They begin as drawings exploring

They begin as drawings exploring emotion through mark-making gesture and form

Hand coiled in her London studio

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

Earrings in cool

Formed through a slow

Kairagi cup white II url-masamichi-yoshikawa They begin as drawings exploringA flared mug thrown by hand in Akiko's London studio, with layers of pale crackle and smooth glaze. An expert in glazing, 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 currently researching why