Ikebana Vessels

These vessels were designed with Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging in mind with an emphasis on the principles of balance and harmony executed through simplicity of form. It was envisaged these vessels would only be complete once they held flowers and other organic elements to achieve a balance of composition.

The vessels are constructed using a slab building technique with the raw clay body exposing the exterior and only the inside glazed to maintain their functionality. On occasion, glazes have been used on the exterior to enhance the organic quality of a vessel.