Concrete-Project and NOVICA Farmhouse Vases

A solemn personage stands on what appear to be a set of drums, beautifully depicted in ceramic. Walter Jose Acosta takes his inspiration from Peru's vast archaeological heritage, replicating the work of the ancestors. This intriguing decorative vessel reinterprets a whistle from the Chancay people.

Please note: This is a decorative item, and not designed for use as a whistle.

• Dimension - 8.5" H x 7" W x 2.6" D
• Weight - 1.1
• Color - Brown
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• Requires special handling -- allow an extra 14 days for delivery
• For decorative use only
• Andes

Duangkamol creates the illusion of an ancient vase with this attractive design. Crafted by hand of ceramic, the round vase is painted turquoise with areas fading into brown to achieve an antique effect.

• Dimension - 3.7" H x 3.9" Diam.
• Weight - 0.68
• Color - Blue
• Watertight
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• Thailand

The cerulean hue of this handmade vase evokes the clear blue seas of Thailand. Ceramic artisan Duangkamol crafts the round footed vase by hand, adding textural ridges and a glaze of blue over brown.

• Dimension :-6" H x 6" Diam.
• Weight :-2.51 lbs
• Material :-Ceramic
• Color :-Blue
• Watertight
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly

The melody of art inspires the unique design of this vase featuring a flute-like neck and brim. Daeng Thanunchai crafts the piece by hand with coiled bamboo and several coats of lacquer, which he prepares with natural materials. The final coat is washed with water and polished with powdered fired clay, offering an irresistible sheen in shades of red and black.

• Dimension :-13.5" H x 7" Diam.
• Weight :-0.79 lbs
• Material :-Lacquered Bamboo
• Color :-Red
• Wipe with a damp cloth
• Do not use abrasives
• For decorative use only

This handcrafted, kiln-fired terracotta decorative vase is a wonderful addition to your home. Earth-toned terracotta provides a splash of just enough color that is not overbearing or too bright. The unique shape of this vase features minimalist accents of brown and black in the glazing.

• Material - Terracotta
• Color - Earthtone
• Dimension - 8.25" H x 7" W x 5.5" D
• Weight - 2.86 lbs
• Not watertight
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly

Like a scene of nature's chemistry, soothing green tones ascend this unusual vase in an evolution of expressive rings. Presented by Daeng Thanunchai, the piece revels in the glassy surface of lacquered design. A modern and original Thai accent for the home. Not intended for use with water.

To complete this piece, coiled bamboo basketry is carved into the desired shape on a lathe. A mixture of lacquer - obtained from the Gluta usitata tree - and ashes of burnt rice paddy husks is then applied to the object. Upon exposure to air the mixture dries to form a watertight seal that is polished before another coat is applied. This process is repeated until a rigid base is formed, and a final polishing is executed with sandpaper. Then several coats of pure lacquer are painted on the object, with drying periods in between each coat.
The work is partially polished with sandpaper according to a predetermined pattern - generally concentric - and a few coats of different lacquer colors are applied to the surface, then the object is left to dry for a few days. The process remains identical for each ensuing color, alternating lacquering and polishing sessions until the design is achieved. The final coat is washed with water and polished with powdered fired clay, offering an irresistible sheen.

• Material - Lacquered bamboo
• Color - Green
• Dimension - 9.5" H x 6.5" Diam.
• Weight - 0.75 lbs
• Wipe with a damp cloth
• Do not use abrasives
• Not watertight

Crafted by hand, this original vase glows with fiery red lacquer mottled with back and ivory. Daeng Thanunchai works with coiled bamboo, transforming the vase into a work of art with painstaking ancient lacquer techniques.

• Dimension :-16.25" H x 9.75" Diam.
• Weight :-2.2 lbs
• Material :-Lacquered Bamboo
• Color :-Brown
• Not watertight
• For decorative use only

This round, decorative vase from West Africa's Samuel Lovi makes a pretty accessory for your home. Hand crafted from ceramic with a rustic finish, the vase features an elephant motif achieved by pressing the soft clay into a prepared mold. The artisan then paints the vase in brown and blue. Please note this vase is strictly decorative and not intended to hold water or other liquids.

This hand-crafted ceramic bud vase is a beautiful and functional piece of art. Duangkamol of Thailand employs great attention to detail in the design with a stunning mix of turquoise and brown that makes this vase an ideal adornment for any home.

• Watertight
• Hand-crafted item, color, size and/or motif may vary slightly

• Color: Brown
• Dimension: 3.1" H x 3.7" Diam.

This small ceramic vase is the handiwork of the Contreras Family, who work in the traditional majolica style to craft beautiful home accents. The vase is painted by hand with brilliant golden sunflowers.

A hand-crafted anthropomorphic bat snarls viciously as it bares its sharp teeth and sticks out its tongue. One of the many deities in the Central American religious pantheon and a symbol of darkness and death, this deity was believed to accompany the dead on their journey to the underworld. Angel Ceron of Mexico brings us this impressive and awe-inspiring museum replica of a Zapotec ceramic funerary urn that dates back over 2000 years.

• Dimension - 8.25" H x 4.5" W x 6.75" D
• Weight - 1.98
• Color - Brown
• Museum replica(s)
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• Mexico