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Three voluptuous vases in different styles and sizes all attest to the ceramic tradition of Sawankhalok in Sukhothai Province. Duangkamol is a master of Thailand's celadon ceramic technique, demonstrating her skill with this elegant trio. Their surfaces reveal the subtly crackled appearance of true celadon.

Three voluptuous vases in different styles and sizes all attest to the ceramic tradition of Sawankhalok in Sukhothai Province. Duangkamol is a master of Thailand's celadon ceramic technique, demonstrating her skill with this elegant trio. Their surface reveals the subtly crackled appearance of true celadon.

With a slender neck and flared rim, this exquisite vase is adorned with a single frangipani blossom. Putu Oka Mahendra names his design Jegeg, "beautiful" in the language of Bali.

Floating on a blue sea, lilies captivate with their ethereal beauty. They decorate a Celadon ceramic vase designed by Thailand's Duangkamol.

A group of wistful figures in traditional Andean dress adorn this handmade ceramic decorative vessel by Francisco Guerreros. Carefully hand-painted, it demonstrates the artist's commitment to faithfully depicting the people and cultures of his homeland.

What do you get when you cross a cat with a dalmatian? This charming vase from Thai artisan Panida Tamjun, of course! The slender vase is crafted from fine Benjarong porcelain, painted by hand and gilded with genuine gold.

An array of elephants decorate an impressive vase crafted in Thailand from celadon ceramic that will be the focal point of any spot. With that unique glaze and crackled appearance distinctive of true celadon ceramic, this elegant design by Kanda is watertight and perfect for displaying indoor plants and floral arrangements with style.

Inspired by the ancient creations the Maya made for their gods, Mexican artisans from the Angel Ceron Artisan Association create this sublime decorative vase that captures the grandeur of this civilization of sages. The team uses ceramic and mineral dyes to bring each cultural detail to life, imitating the sublime garments that once dressed the noblemen of the empire.

The striking red background and contrasting colors that decorate this vase give it a unique visual appeal. In the distance, the eye picks up faint silhouettes of majestic mountains, and at the front of the picture, there is a modest home. Breaking the layers is a lush tropical green forest, punctuated by tall, yellow stalks. This is a beautiful piece by Francisco Guerreros.

Gleaming brightly, majestic flora and fauna decorate the exterior of this vase from Mexico. Rosy and Daniel design this vase, which is handcrafted from copper. The designs are applied using a cutaway technique, and the negative space is plated in shiny silver 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.

This masterfully carved decorative vase from Sarwaedi of Bali was inspired by the Javanese legend of Naga Baru Klinting. The subtle application of paint and gilded accents give the vase the appearance of a treasured antique.

According to the legend, Baru Klinting was a dragon who promised a sage that he could circle the whole Merapi Volcano in Central Java to prove that he was the sage's son, but failed to do so. The dragon used his tongue instead, which enraged the sage, and the sage swung a sword to cut his tongue. The dragon fell to the earth. Then people living near the volcano cut up the dragon's body and took it home to make a feast. Suddenly, a midget appeared and put a stick in the earth, and said that he would take all of the dragon's meat if no one was capable of removing the stick. People tried because they didn't want to lose their chance for a feast, but none were able to do it. The midget then removed the stick from the ground, and suddenly in that spot water started to flood the whole village, turning the village into a spring that is present to this day. Later on, another sage revealed that the midget was the soul of the dragon, enraged with the people that tried to eat his body.

This original vase is set on fire with bright hues of orange adorning its volcanic shape. Daeng Thanunchai handcrafts this piece from coiled bamboo, transforming the vase into a fascinating work of art with ancient lacquer techniques. A magnificent piece, this vase is the ideal housewarming gift. Not watertight.

To complete this piece, coiled bamboo basketry is firstly carved on a lathe into the desired shape. A mixture of lacquer - obtained from trees - 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 and 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.