Small Bronze and Aluminum Vase Japanese knitwear The simple

The simple

soft fraying effect that mimics feathers

this compact bellows directed air precisely onto hibachi and hearth coals

or worn under a jacket—offering endless layering possibilities

shoulder to shoulder 19"

Small Bronze and Aluminum Vase Japanese knitwear The simpleSakiko Sugimura, a Japanese metal artist known for her intricate small scale works, employs a suction casting process in which molten metal is poured into a prepared mold and pulled into fine detail under vacuum. This bronze and aluminum vase is created using that technique. To form the surface patterns, embroidery is stitched directly onto the wax mold, and the wax is lightly pierced with a needle so that it remains stable during casting. The