cool vase

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.

Taking her inspiration from Thailand's rich floral beauty, Duangkamol crafts a beautiful vase. Orchids blossom against a cool blue background in a superb example of the celadon ceramic art. The flowers appear in the natural color of the clay.

The potter's wheel yields a pristine cylinder that slopes in and out. Kanda conjures a vase with circular magic. Bathing the voluptuous piece in cool, green glaze, she achieves a crackled surface with the ancient celadon ceramic technique.

Taking her inspiration from Thailand's rich floral beauty, Duangkamol crafts a beautiful vase. Autumn leaves drift on a cool blue background where blossoms linger. The leaves appear in the natural colour of the clay in a superb example of the celadon ceramic art.

The fiery visage of a Ghanaian warrior stares back at the viewer of this clay vase, enlightening centuries of artistic tradition. The dramatic look is completed by three horns crowning his head, perfect for a dry flower arrangement. Internationally famous artisan Samuel Lovi handcrafts this original piece in his workshop.

Clay abounds in the southern part of Ghana; it takes an expert, however, to get the sand thoroughly washed out of the clay. In fashioning this piece, Lovi first prepares and molds the clay. He then fires the molded piece in a kiln at high temperatures, ensuring that it is hardened to the required strength. After cooling, it is hand-painted with kaolin and oils, providing its distinctive appearance.

The fiery visage of a Ghanaian warrior stares back at the viewer of this clay vase, enlightening centuries of artistic tradition. The dramatic look is completed by three horns crowning his head, perfect for a unique flower arrangement. Internationally famous artisan Samuel Lovi handcrafts this piece in his Ghana workshop.

Clay abounds in the southern part of Ghana; it takes an expert, however, to get the sand thoroughly washed out of the clay. In fashioning this piece, Lovi first prepares and molds the clay. He then fires the molded piece in a kiln at high temperatures, ensuring that it is hardened to the required strength. After cooling, it is hand-painted.

Guatemala's Emma Gutierrez had a very clever idea to keep your favorite tequila, vodka and other spirits always cool: let the classic cylindrical shot glass rest atop a vessel designed to hold ice. And to make her idea even better, she uses blown recycled glass for these practical accessories that come in a pair and in a lovely shade of blue.

Working with recycled glass, Lulu and Daniel in Mexico create this gorgeous design. The handblown vessel can be used as decor, or as a wine decanter or flower vase.

Because each piece is handmade, shape and size can vary slightly and tiny bubbles may appear within the glass. This exemplifies the handblown technique, making every piece a unique example of blown glass craftsmanship.