Gingado Charcoal Gray Bowl-Shaped Takaoka Copperware Ikebana Flower Vase
Enjoy ikebana, Japanese-style flower arrangement, with this artistically crafted flower vase from Gingado.
The surface of this vase is decorated with rings that depict round ripples that can be seen on serene surfaces of water. The charcoal gray coat is created by baking acrylic paint on the aluminum surface of the vase. It creates a peaceful ambience and gives a natural texture to the sides and the basin of the vase. Create your own little Japanese garden with a pond with this vase and bring a tiny piece of Japan into your home.
This ikebana flower vase comes with a kenzan (metallic flower frog) to set flowers and greenery. Even those who are new to ikebana will be able to make artistic floral arrangements by fixing blooms onto the needles of the small-sized kenzan. Just with a single bloom, this vase can become a delightful addition to a home.
Each piece is handmade using the sand casting technique where metallic bases are made by pouring hot metal into hardened sand molds. This traditional technique has been handed down in Takaoka City, the heartland of metalwork, for over 400 years. The process necessitates tremendous skill that can only be amassed through many years of experience.
This vase is packaged in a stylish black paper box stamped with the Gingado logo. Enjoy the beauty of flowers with a unique ikebana flower vase at home or send it as a gift.
NOTE:
-Place on a leveled surface
-Handle the kenzan with care as the tips are very sharp
-Remove the kenzan from the vase before handling or transferring
-To avoid scratches, do not slide the vase on any surfaces
-After use, gently rinse with water, and wipe well with a soft cloth
-Use diluted dishwashing detergent and rinse with water to remove stains
PRODUCT DETAIL
- Quantity: 1 vase, 1 kenzan
- Dimension: [Vase] 14 cm (5.5 in) x 14 cm (5.5 in) x H 4.5 cm (1.8 in) / [Flower cup] D 3.4 cm (1.3 in) x Depth 3.2 cm (1.3 in) / [Kenzan] D 3 cm (1.2 in) x H 1.8 cm (0.7 in)
- Capacity: 30 ml (1 oz)
- Material: Aluminum
- Origin: Made in Japan - Takaoka Copperware
- Brand: Gingado
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ABOUT GINGADO
Experience the timeless beauty of traditional Takaoka copperware with Gingado.For over 400 years, Takaoka City in Toyama Prefecture has been at the forefront of Japan's metal industry and has become the heartland of the traditional craft "Takaoka copperware." Gingado is one the most well-known and respected manufacturers of Takaoka copperware.
As Takaoka City has an extensive history of producing statues, altars and altar utensils for Buddhist rituals, Gingado is renowned for its intricate craftsmanship in creating traditional Buddhist statues and warrior helmets along with vases and other ornamental pieces.
Enjoy items that embody beautiful Japanese craftsmanship that can complement a contemporary lifestyle. Bring traditional craftwork to your home with beautiful items that blend Japanese culture with modernity from Gingado.
Takaoka Copperware"A Masterpiece of Artisanal Metalwork"
Takaoka City in Toyama Prefecture is one of the leading metal industry towns in Japan with a 400-year history. It is known for its metal crafts using copper as the main material, which now account for about 90% of the total production in Japan. There are various techniques used to produce Takaoka copperware, including hammering, casting, and engraving. Craftsmen in Takaoka are highly skilled and use their skills to create beautiful and functional objects ranging from tea ceremony utensils to decorative vases.
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In Japan, gold, silver, copper, tin, and iron are called "Gokin (five metals)" and have been used as materials for metalworking since ancient times. Each metal has a different luster, workability, strength, thermal conductivity, heat retention, moisture resistance, corrosion resistance, etc., and techniques to utilize these characteristics have developed in various regions.From daily necessities such as pots, kettles, and accessories to works of art that represent the times such as tea ceremony utensils, Japanese swords, and Buddhist bells, a wide variety of metalwork has been produced in each era.
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United StatesBeautiful piece
I purchased two each of this and the larger design as gifts. This piece is small, but they both have a very serene minimalist aesthetic and are perfect for a small space adding a simple ikebana design. Perfect for the beginner. The package arrived very quickly and tracking was provided. While I loved that it was wrapped furoshiki style, it was all wrapped as one large package. My order contained two each of three items as gifts for two people, so I could not present it in the furoshiki wrapping. I don’t think there was an option to wrap it as two gifts.
MUSUBI KILN
Thank you so much for taking your time to leave a wonderful review. Yes, it is easy to do Ikebana with the vase. It can be placed everywhere since it does not take much place. Regarding furoshiki, we insert 1 furoshiki to 1 order. Unfortunately we do not have the option to wrap it as two gifts but we are noted. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. We appreciated it so much.
