{"product_id":"ocean-greek-vase-2","title":"Ocean Greek Vase #2","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eA vase for flowers or for standing alone\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eA good vase does two jobs. It holds flowers beautifully, and it stands as a piece in its own right when it is empty. This one is made with both in mind. Drop in a single stem, a few sprigs from the garden or a fuller arrangement, and it gives them somewhere to sit that looks considered rather than an afterthought. Then, when the flowers are done, it stays on the shelf or the table as a quiet piece of sculpture. It is the kind of object that shapes the feel of a room whether or not there is anything in it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eThrown and finished by hand in Oxfordshire\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvery vase is thrown, trimmed and finished by hand in our Oxfordshire studio. We work in small batches on the wheel, shaping and finishing each one individually rather than pressing out identical copies, so no two are ever exactly the same, and each piece is unique. A vase is all about proportion, so the curve of the body, the height and the opening all have to be judged by hand to get a piece that feels balanced and holds a stem well. Doing every stage in-house is how we hold that standard rather than relying on shortcuts that flatten the character out of the finished piece.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eShaped to hold a stem well\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo much of a good vase is in the way it holds what you put in it. The neck and opening are shaped to support stems at a natural angle rather than letting them flop, so even a single flower sits well, and the body is thrown to give the right balance so it stands steady when it is filled with water. It is judged to feel substantial and stable rather than top-heavy, so it will not tip when the arrangement leans one way. Whether you like the pared-back look of one stem, a few sprigs of foliage or a looser, fuller gathering, the form is made to make the most of it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs good full as it is empty\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eA vase earns its place twice over. Full, it lifts a room with flowers. Empty, it holds its own on display as a considered object with real presence, on a shelf, a mantel, a windowsill or a table. It pairs naturally with the rest of the range if you like to group pieces together, and it looks just as good standing alone. Because it works either way, it is not a piece that only comes out on special occasions; it stays in view and keeps shaping the space around it all year round, whether or not the season is offering up anything to cut.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eMade to last, easy to live with\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandmade does not mean high-maintenance. Each vase is made from stoneware, fired to a high temperature so the clay body becomes dense, hard-wearing and non-porous. That makes it properly watertight and gives it real durability, with a chip-resistant surface that stands up to being moved, filled and emptied. To keep it at its best, simply rinse it out and wipe it dry between uses. Everything is tested thoroughly before it leaves the studio, so it is ready to hold fresh flowers straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eA handmade gift with real presence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecause every vase is made individually rather than mass-produced, it makes a genuinely special gift. It carries the mark of the person who made it, from the curve of the body to the finish on the surface and the small signs of a process that cannot be rushed. Whether it is for someone moving into a new home, a lover of flowers and considered interiors, or simply someone who appreciates things made with care, a vase like this is a thoughtful thing to give, and an easy one to treat yourself to.\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 \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Brooker Ceramics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57653771862389,"sku":null,"price":65.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/9402\/6735\/files\/Greek-vase-2-front.jpg?v=1793096987","url":"https:\/\/countrylivingshop.co.uk\/products\/ocean-greek-vase-2","provider":"Country Living Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}