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hitotose Flower vase large
A porcelain vase whose hues shift with temperature, quietly reflecting the changing seasons.
secca inc.
Vases & Ornaments
Made to Order
This product is made to order and individually crafted after your purchase is confirmed. As a result, please allow additional time for delivery.
About the Finish
Each piece is finished by hand by skilled artisans, resulting in slight variations in color and texture. We hope you enjoy the unique character that comes with handcrafted work.
Important Handling Instructions
This product features a special temperature-reactive finish. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight (UV rays) may cause discoloration, fading, or impair the temperature-reactive properties. Please store and use the product indoors, away from direct sunlight.
Shipping Information
Please note that we are unable to accommodate requests for specific delivery dates. Thank you for your understanding.
ABOUT PRODUCT
hitotose
In today’s urban environments, daily life is increasingly surrounded by artificial materials, leaving fewer opportunities to perceive the subtle shifts of the seasons—the changing landscapes and scents—through our five senses.
hitotose is a product line that uses materials whose colors change in response to temperature, creating moments in everyday life that draw attention to the gradual passage of the seasons and renew awareness of their presence.
Flower Vase
As plants slowly shift in color and form, landscapes quietly transform; this vase resonates with the seasonal hues of grass and flowers throughout the year, bringing changing expressions into a space over time.
Available in two sizes, from single stems to branching arrangements, the form gently supports the character of each flower.
Inspired by “kawari-nuri" techniques in lacquerware, the vase is made by layering temperature-responsive paint onto porcelain and then carving it back. Through this process, shifting color overlaps with the distinctive material qualities of ceramic glaze, producing a surface of quiet depth.
Materials
- Porcelain
- Glaze
- Polyurethane
- Thermochromic pigments
Techniques
- Ceramics
- Decorative lacquer techniques
Dimensions
H300mm × W160mm × D160mm
Partner Craftspeople & Designers
secca inc.
secca is a collective of artisans and creators based in Kanazawa, a UNESCO Creative City. Through Japanese craftsmanship and the experiences it creates, the group seeks to envision what lies beyond tradition.
To achieve this, secca both honors tradition by inheriting its philosophies and techniques, while actively exploring uncharted methods and new possibilities of expression. Based on this approach, secca defines its pursuit of making as “KOGEI” — a form of craftsmanship that questions the essential value and meaning of things created by human hands through the act of making itself.
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