#50 Medium Imperfection Vessel akio-everyday-2024 This playful effect is replicated

This playful effect is replicated in the design: when illuminated

The stone wash finish gives these covers a soft feel and a naturally worn in look

Each comes as a pair of candles

This pair—one tall and stout the other short and wide—are like two objects caught in each other's orbit: both different but also inseparable

The gentle yet rhythmic lines evoke rays of light

#50 Medium Imperfection Vessel akio-everyday-2024 This playful effect is replicatedThis 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