simple vases

Displaying hues of green, this vase from Mexico is handcrafted from copper, featuring line patterns on its exterior. Rosy and Daniel design this vase, which is handcrafted from copper. The vase is then given an antiqued patina through a meticulous process that takes up to six people to perform. This vase is perfect as simple decor as well as for displaying flowers.

Like a scene of nature's chemistry, soothing green tones ascend this unusual vase in an evolution of expressive rings. Presented by Daeng Thanunchai, the piece revels in the glassy surface of lacquered design. A modern and original Thai accent for the home. Not intended for use with water.

To complete this piece, coiled bamboo basketry is carved into the desired shape on a lathe. A mixture of lacquer - obtained from the Gluta usitata tree - and ashes of burnt rice paddy husks is then applied to the object. Upon exposure to air the mixture dries to form a watertight seal that is polished before another coat is applied. This process is repeated until a rigid base is formed, and a final polishing is executed with sandpaper. Then several coats of pure lacquer are painted on the object, with drying periods in between each coat.

The work is partially polished with sandpaper according to a predetermined pattern - generally concentric - and a few coats of different lacquer colors are applied to the surface, then the object is left to dry for a few days. The process remains identical for each ensuing color, alternating lacquering and polishing sessions until the design is achieved. The final coat is washed with water and polished with powdered fired clay, offering an irresistible sheen.

Faintly darkened rings orbit this vase's exotic appeal, while a green nebulous stain evokes a sense of antiquity. Daeng Thanunchai handcrafts this piece from coiled bamboo, and transforms it into a mesmerizing work of art with ancient lacquer techniques. This vase is for decorative use only, and makes a rich accent piece. Available in two sizes.

Working in the tradition of celadon handicrafts, Thai artisan Kanda creates this cool and beautiful vase. Perfect for simple decor or for displaying flowers, this vase is crafted by hand from ceramic. A green celadon glaze, which achieves a beautiful crackled finish in the kiln, finishes this home decor accessory.

Vines of pink flowers are painted along the side of this vase from Thailand, resulting in a simple, yet striking design. Thatsanee and Ramphan craft the vase of ceramic, finishing it with a crackled green celadon glaze for a sophisticated addition to any home.

Upcycled from old wine bottles, the Kilua Vase combines simple elegance with rich cultural meaning. Its name comes from the kilua flower, a small, fragrant bloom found along the East African coast and celebrated in Swahili lore for its connection to romance and allure. Often compared to magnolia, the kilua is believed to be an aphrodisiac and is traditionally used to scent matrimonial rooms. This clean-lined vase makes a graceful home for any flowers—and perhaps, a touch of magic.

A sophisticated, elegant vase is crafted by hand of ceramic, featuring a design by Thailand's Thatsanee and Ramphan. The artisans give the vase a cylindrical shape with poise, finished with a crackled green celadon glaze. Vines of pink flowers are painted along the vase's side for a simple, yet striking creation.

This vase from Thailand is handcrafted of ceramic in a conical shape with a round base, finished with a crackled green celadon glaze for a simple, yet sophisticated design. Thatsanee and Ramphan craft the vase, painting it with floral vines along the side.

Featuring a solid green hue with a distressed finish, this decorative vase from Thailand is created by Daeng Thanunchai. He works with bamboo, crafting the decorative vase by hand in a basket-weaving style. The exterior of this round vase is treated with lacquer for a shining finish.

Lacquerware is not dishwasher safe. If cleaning is needed, simply clean with a damp cloth and never use any type of abrasive cleaner.

The Kikuba Vase, named after Zanzibar’s fragrant kikuba flower, is crafted from upcycled wine bottles and transformed into a work of simple elegance. The kikuba, known for its evening bloom and sweet aroma, symbolizes love and purity and is often used in local wedding ceremonies. Its lush dark green glass and graceful form evoke the romance of island evenings, bringing a touch of Zanzibar’s spirit into your home.

Wearing the skin of a jaguar, a young man dances to the sound of an unseen drum as he imitates the movements of the lithe jungle cat. Ruben and Gilda Perez depicts an image from a vase discovered at Altar de Sacrificios, an ancient Maya site locate upriver from Yaxchilan. An offering in Burial 96, the original polychrome vase is crafted of terracotta and on display at Guatemala's Museum of Anthropology and History.

The Guatemalan artisans etch the intricate motifs into natural jade and display the plaque on a black pinewood base.