{"product_id":"mini-vase-blue-rutile-1","title":"Mini vase Blue rutile","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHandcrafted stoneware, made in Oxfordshire\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis handcrafted stoneware vase proves that scale needn't diminish presence. Whether you're displaying it with a single stem, building an arrangement, or letting it stand alone as a sculptural object, this piece works hard for its place in your home. Each vase is thrown by hand at Brooker Ceramics in Oxfordshire, finished with care, and fired to develop a body that's dense, hard-wearing and built to last. It's made from the same stoneware as our larger pieces, giving you functional ware that deserves a place on display. No shortcuts. No compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eForm \u0026amp; Character\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe form of this vase is quiet but assured. Balanced proportions and clean lines mean it reads with presence in any space, whether displayed among collected objects or on its own. The glaze catches light in a way that invites closer looking. You'll notice new details as you move around it, with the surface moving in gentle variations that reveal qualities from each angle. The vase is designed to hold flowers with confidence, to anchor a shelf, or simply to be. Its compact form belongs in small spaces: a shelf, a side table, a desk, a window. Yet it never feels diminished. There's real presence here.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMade for the table, built for display\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is where the line between decorative and functional blurs entirely. Fill it with fresh flowers on your dining table or bedside. Leave it empty and let it hold space in a room as a sculptural accent. Because it's made from the same stoneware as our larger vessels, it's built to last through both roles without compromise. Your vase can live in the flow of your day (gathering flowers, moving between rooms, sitting with morning light) or settle into the quiet of a display shelf. The stoneware body is chip-resistant and hard-wearing, so it will serve you well whether you use it constantly or place it with care. Either way, it's genuine and enduring.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHandcrafted in Oxfordshire\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvery vase at Brooker Ceramics is thrown by hand, shaped on the wheel by the maker's hands and eye. The clay is then fired to reach the exact temperature at which stoneware transforms. It becomes denser, stronger, more resonant. Because each piece is made individually in small batches, no two vases are exactly alike. The subtle differences in form, glaze maturation and surface texture are not flaws. They're proof of handcraft. Each one carries the story of its making and reflects the studio's belief that functional objects deserve to be considered, intentional and made with genuine care. This is why Brooker pieces last for years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eQuality \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis vase is fired to Cone 6, a measure of heatwork that determines how the clay transforms. At this firing level, stoneware becomes dense and chip-resistant. The glaze is food-safe, so you can fill it with water for flowers without hesitation. To care for your vase, handwash gently. The piece will age gracefully with use, developing a gentle patina that speaks to the care you give it. It's made for everyday life, and it will serve you for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout Brooker Ceramics\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrooker Ceramics is a studio in Oxfordshire making handcrafted functional ware and sculptural ceramics. Every object, from small vases to large serving pieces, is thrown and finished by hand. The studio's philosophy is simple: make objects that earn their place in the spaces where you live. These are pieces that work at the table, hold presence on display, and grow more meaningful with time and use. The work has built a community of 25,000+ followers who engage with the craft on YouTube, watching the making process and the philosophy behind every piece they create.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlease note: as these are handmade objects, they may vary in colour, shape and size from one piece to the next. These variations are not defects. They are celebrated as part of the handmade quality of every piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brooker Ceramics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57653769437557,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/9402\/6735\/files\/Mini-vase-blue-rutile-hold.jpg?v=1793096577","url":"https:\/\/countrylivingshop.co.uk\/products\/mini-vase-blue-rutile-1","provider":"Country Living Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}