Goma Round Flower Vase

Discover the allure of rustic simplicity with this large, round Bizen ware vase. This piece, understated in its design, radiates a unique charm through its soft, yellow-tinged hue.

A beautiful item to decorate a room with seasonal flowers or branches, it adorns with its rustic hues. Also, it can be placed on your dining table or on a hallway side table to decorate. The deep, multi-colored earth tones blend in well in a room with a natural theme or even a stylish contemporary vibe. Turn the vase around and find the color and shade that fits the flower you are arranging or the decor of where you are placing it. 

The distinctive coloration results from the settling of pine wood ash, utilized as fuel in the kiln, which graces the upper portion of the vase with random yellow speckles dotting the surface, creating a pattern known as goma, or "sesame."

Each firing yields distinct patterns, making every vase a one-of-a-kind art piece. And coated with nature’s glaze, Bizen ware vases carry an earthy texture that purifies water, extending the life of your flowers.

Hozan Kiln

Hozan Kiln is a long-established Bizen ware kiln. Located in Imbe, Bizen City, the hometown of Bizen ware, Hozan Kiln is directly descended from the Six Families of Bizen ware potters. For centuries, it has continuously produced masterpieces of tea ceremony utensils, sake cups, and art pieces. The oldest-known piece to bear the fan-shaped ceramic stamp, or brand mark, the kiln still uses today is a large jar dating to the 16th century.

Bizen ware is a traditional stoneware produced in the Imbe area of Okayama Prefecture. It is one of the oldest ceramics in Japan, and is made using the yakishime technique, in which pieces are fired at high temperatures without glaze to make them durable and water-resistant.

Bizen ware is called "the art of clay and fire" for the exquisite colors and patterns produced by the kiln's flames, and is characterized by its minimalist, wabi sabi design.