MUSUBI Aluminum Single Flower Vase

Display a single flower in style with the "MUSUBI" single flower vase. This unique vase consists of an artistically hand-knotted aluminum strip as a frame and a small glass tube used for setting the flower. 

Each frame is knotted by the hands of highly skilled craftsmen who have a deep understanding of the properties of aluminum. Enjoy the difference in texture and color from the front and the back side of the metal. The shine and shadows of aluminum  beautifully complement the organic beauty of a single flower.

"MUSUBI" is the Japanese for "to tie"or "to bond" and is used in the term "En-Musubi" which means "tying bonds." The concept of this product comes from the design of a mizuhiki, a traditional decoration used for formal occasions made by beautifully knotting tightly twisted strips of paper. The meaning held by this vase and the shape makes it a very popular item for weddings and celebratory occasions.

This vase is available in two colors: an aluminum color that brings out the best of a flower or leaf, and a subdued brown that blends easily with greeneries. The vase's dynamic shape makes it perfect to use with a few seasonal flowers or even just green leaves. 

Some notes when using this vase. As the glass tube is fairly light, insert the flower into the tube with care. The frame is made from a robust aluminum strip. Adjustments using excessive force may cause damage to the frame. 

ALART

ALART was created by Marushin Kinzoku Kogyo in 1947, when the company began a new venture. The brand pursues the possibilities of aluminum based on the concepts of original ideas that break free from stereotypes, design that enhances the creativity of the user, and creative craftsmanship.

Metalwork has long been prized for its durability and gorgeous appearance. In Japan, bronze swords and harnesses were made from the Yayoi period (10th century BCE–mid-3rd century CE) based on techniques introduced from China and Korea. With the rise of Buddhism, the construction of temples, Buddhist statues, and ritual implements flourished, and metalworking techniques also advanced. Eventually, a wide variety of products such as tea ceremony utensils, Japanese swords, armor, and ornaments came to be manufactured.