Single-Flower Vase / Blue Glaze / No.4

Product Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?

Product Story

General Product Information

Elevate your space with this exquisite Kutani ware single-flower vase, meticulously handcrafted in Ishikawa, Japan. This exceptional piece is a captivating convergence of centuries-old Japanese ceramic mastery and a bold, contemporary aesthetic.

The defining feature of this masterpiece is its breathtaking blue glaze (Sei-yu). This deep, vibrant cyan captures the essence of a serene ocean, creating a stunning visual contrast against the sleek, obsidian-black body. Each powerful brushstroke is applied with unrelenting precision by our master artisan, reflecting the timeless spirit of wabi-sabi.

Because this vase is completely handcrafted, no two pieces are identical, ensuring your acquisition is a truly unique, one-of-a-kind work of art. Flawlessly sized as an Ichirin-zashi (single-flower vase), its elegant presence instantly transforms any dining table, console, or desk into a peaceful focal point of Japanese minimalism. Secure this exclusive masterpiece today and bring the transcendent elegance of living Japanese heritage into your collection.

 Product History

When did these crafts start to craft?：400 years ago / 1600AD / Edo period in Japan

The first Kutani-ware kiln was established in the early Edo period (1600s), but was forced to close due to suspicion of smuggled goods. However, the pieces produced at that time regained popularity again with their gorgeous colors and distinctive designs. Kutani-ware made during this period is called "Ko-Kutani" and is still sold today at very high prices as vintage pieces. One hundred years later, the Kutani-ware market was once again booming, and various styles of Kutani-ware were created up to the present day.

Craftsman Story

Craftsman Profile: Katsuhiko Toide

Born and raised in Kanazawa—a historic city steeped in Japan’s rich traditional culture—Katsuhiko Toide finds profound joy and fulfillment in dedicating his life to the art of ceramics. Mastering both pottery (To-ki) and porcelain (Ji-ki), he coaxes out the distinct, innate character of each material to craft a diverse range of works, from functional everyday tableware to exquisite fine art pieces. While holding a deep reverence for time-honored traditions, he continuously strives to share his unique vision with the world, seeking a contemporary innovation that only his hands can bring to life.

Craftsman Passion

At the core of his craftsmanship lies a harmonious fusion of honoring heritage and embracing new artistic challenges. In recent years, Toide has focused his passion on his trademark technique, Yumen-Ginsai (Glaze-Surface Silver Painting), which intricately utilizes delicate silver leaf underneath the glaze. His artistic pursuit also extends to exploring the vibrant brilliance of Turkish blue glazes and the rich, deep textures of black clay (Kokudei). Rather than simply preserving the past, he aims to breathe his own modern sensibility into each piece—creating one-of-a-kind masterpieces that enrich daily life and remain cherished for generations.

 

Your Contribution to Craftsman

Customer Voice

Due to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!

Income for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?

As written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. There are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer / craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!

We made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.
Current state of the Crafts Market / Benefits brought by Suigenkyo

Kintsugi Insurance Service：Eternal Product Life

What is Kintsugi: Explanation and PICTURE

Kintsugi is one of the traditional skills in Japan repairing broken ceramics or glass. Broken part will be mended with lacquer and the product will get more beautiful look with covering gold/silver on the area of breakage.

Cost for Kintsugi Insurance

Our selling price includes Kintsugi Insurance (Only in the case of kintsugi available products such as Ceramics). Once our products are broken, please let us know and send it to Japan. Your product will be back to your home with upgrading beautiful outlook!

Delivery Fee

Although Kintsugi itself is free as an insurance service, delivery fee will be owned by customers each time. However, it will worth using this kintsugi service since the story between you and products will continue!

Measurement

Width：11cm
Depth：11cm
Height：11.5cm
Weight：372g

Material & Caution

Materials

Pottery stone
Clay

 

Caution

Individual Difference

Each piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.

Delivery Date

Please note that it will take about a week for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.

Manufacturing Process

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