eucalyptus

Sam Sifton

Designed by Kay Bojesen (1886–1958)

Each one is turned from Swedish pinewood and features a 1-inch diameter metal insert that holds a standard taper candle

and a professional ground sharpening steel

Pleated Plate (8.5) Alabama Chanin Line eucalyptusThis simple plate is carved with grooves along its edge and decorated with white slip. Though simple, the plate contains all the hallmarks of Akio's expert craftsmanship. The shinogia traditional Japanese decorative techniqueare carved carefully by hand into the surface of the piece. After bisque firing Akio applies colored slips and then glazes the pieces with translucent matte glaze. Beautiful to see and incredible to hold.