Vases & Ikebana

Choosing a vessel for flowers

The opening helps determine how stems sit, while height and footprint affect where a vase can be displayed. Consider the flowers you usually buy and the surface available. A vase can also stand on its own, with the shape and glaze taking the place of an arrangement.

For a closer look at two Shigaraki finishes, read Kairō Shironeri and Meiyō: form and surface, with links to the individual vases.