Handmade Ceramic Ikebana Container: Rectangular Suiban, Clear Drip glaze - 1127 - 088
Feature:
- A hand made ikebana container (Japanese Flower arrangement vase) made by Kathy & Thomas Arakawa.
- Authentic, natural, organic glazing
- Deeper earthy clay tone and rich glaze color
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Product Detail
SKU: 1127-088
Artist: Kathy & Thomas Arakawa
Material - Clay: Dark Brown Stoneware
Material - Glaze: Clear Drip
Dimension: L x W x H: 18.5 x 9.25 x 3.75 (in inches)
Hand Made Process
Design: We design each containers with functionality, usability and harmony in mind. The color and tone is kept low-key but interesting and authentic for the reason. We improve the functionality and ease of use of our containers through working with hundreds professionals and artists.
Throwing and Hand-build: This container is made on the potter's wheel by Thomas Arakawa individually. Shaping the form is done by just fingers and measure several times to make sure the dimensions are close to desirable size. When the piece is half dry state like leather-hard, the piece is hand over to Kathy Lee-Arakawa for hand-building process.
Glazing: Thomas and Kathy apply glaze individually by hand in order to get the authentic, natural, organic aesthetics. Each glaze has unique particular thickness and clay body selection makes variety of tones. We monitor specific gravity of the glaze (ratio between glaze and water) and application method and timing.
Firing: The container is finished with our high-fire reduction firing process which brings the deeper earthy clay tone and rich glaze color. During this 13-hours-long firing process, we reduce the oxygen level inside the kiln in varying degree from 1600F to 2300F. The result of the firing also depend on how kiln are loaded. The density and negative space between the pottery create channel for the flame to travel in various speeds. We use our understanding of the nature/tendency of flame in the kiln to control the atmosphere which each pottery should be in. As a result, our containers holds a low-key but complex deeper tone.
Water Testing: We test our containers by filling up with water for 24 hrs and check if there is any leak. However, it is hand made product so we cannot say 100%. But we have sold over 2000 containers and just few has water leaks/sweating problems and we replace all containers with leak with new containers. So we are confident that there would not be any issues.
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I’m always on the lookout for interesting Ikebana containers and this one fits the bill! I love the shape, color, and glaze, and it arrived quickly. Highly recommended!
United StatesFantastic and friendly Thomas and Kathy both and the pottery pieces have been wonderful additions to my life!!! I use the food ware most days and ikebana containers as well! The Tea ware has been amazing from the tea bowls to the originally ikebana, that I chose to use as standing “tea boat “ in my Japanese Tearoom and named “Kazekusa”, Grasses in the Wind from the beautiful design! The the person with the “Too Deep” vase, perhaps use stones or perhaps for Sogetsu style? Or Chabana? So many ways to be innovative with these pieces!!!
The quality is superb! Kathy and Thomas showed us their facility, everything is handmade there. I love using their Ikebana vases for my flower arrangement. I couldn't be happier with my purchase!
United StatesBeautiful glazes, nice size, except the bowl is too deep for my taste. I am used to bowls in this style being about half as deep. Most KENZAN in the ikenobo school in vases of this circumference are much more shallow and the circumference of the bowl itself is too big. I am a fairly inexperienced (7 year) arranger. It could be that with time I will find a use for it. Right now, however, it is awkward.
United StatesI loved using this container. It has a delicacy to it and yet offers so many options. I also was very pleased with the service from Arakawa, from start to finish. The ordering process is very clear, they communicate in a timely way, delivery was prompt and everything was packaged with great care.
This container looks solid and profound with quality. This can hold heavy braches in many ways. Can’t wait to try many more arrangement with different materials!
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Very happy to have this one which is my third purchase
United StatesHi Ms Chen, Thank you very much for the great review and 3rd purchase! Thomas and Kathy Arakawa
As a vase, it is a great design which gives an arranger a unique opportunty to be adventurous being away from conventional approach. I also love the color (deep shinny blue) and aurora-like glaze of mixture of blue and light gray with purple hint which is beautiful.
United StatesDear Ms. Nesbitt, Thank you very much for the wonderful review! And your arrangement looks amassing! Thomas and Kathy Arakawa
I love the color and the swish glaze! This Suiban is the one you would like to have for Ikebana study. I would recommend this one over typical black/white Suiban.
United StatesHi Ms. Nesbitt, Thank you very much for, yet another review and photo! I can see you have been busy! Thomas and Kathy Arakawa
I was looking for a container for a place to display the arrangement above eye level. It has great base color and the glaze pattern. It is easy to hang on the wall using a regular hook for a frame. Arakawa has a wonderful collection of Ikebana containers with great design and quality. So happy to find them in the U.S.!
United StatesHi Ms. Nesbitt, Thank you very much for sharing a rare photo of hanging vase arrangement and review. Your arrangement looks great! Thomas and Kathy Arakawa
Elegant look, happy to have it
United StatesHi Alice! I am glad you like it! Thomas and Kathy Arakawa
Pefect size and lovely! Our venerale's first arrangement with this container. photo download: https://1drv.ms/u/s!ApwMtioHDxD6hLpJJ-5i1WHM7m-ksg
United StatesDear Kao-sensei, Thank you very much for the wonderful review and sharing photo of Guo Yuan-san's beautiful arrangement! Thomas and Kathy Arakawa
I just started an ikebana class and the teacher highly recommended Arakawa pottery place for a good vase. I’m so delighted to get two artistically crafted and high quality ikebana vases and a cute bud vase. As Thomas says at the studio, a good vase to ikebana is like a good frame to a picture, it enhances the final presentation. Thomas and Kathy’s pottery work certainly help fulfill that.
I just started an ikebana class and the teacher highly recommended Arakawa pottery place for a good vase. I’m so delighted to get two artistically crafted and high quality ikebana vases and a cute bud vase. As Thomas says at the studio, a good vase to ikebana is like a good frame to a picture, it enhances the final presentation. Thomas and Kathy’s pottery work certainly help fulfill that.
Hi Ms. Wang, Thank you very much for the great review and amazing arrangement! And It was so nice to see you at studio! Thomas and Kathy Arakawa
I’ll have to defer to the user after she receives the gift at the end of June
United StatesDear Ms. Reuter, I hope she loves it. Looking forward to hear your feedback! Thomas and Kathy Arakawa
We purchased a couple of vases for our mother for Mother’s Day. She recently started ikebana classes and her arrangements look beautiful in your vases. Shipping was quick and everything was packed nicely. Received several compliments and will definitely be ordering more as gifts. Thank you!
United StatesHello Terri, Thank you very much for a great review! And we are happy to hear your mother is enjoying ikebana! The arrangement looks great on the photo! Sincerely, Thomas and Kathy Arakawa
I ordered these as Mother’s Day gifts for my daughters-in-law, and they were delighted! Each one commented on the beautiful shape, color and texture of the container. I was pleased that the containers arrived promptly, and that they were packaged securely. Thank you!
United StatesDear Ms. Waltrip, Thank you very much for a great review! We are so glad to hear your daughters-in-law liked the containers! Thank you very much! Thomas and Kathy Arakawa
Such a lovely shape and excellent quality. The glaze is so lovely… thank you!
United StatesDear Ms. Stahl, Thank you very much for a great review! And thank you very much for may custom orders. We are making them now. Your arrangement is beautiful! I hope to see more in the future! Sincerely, Thomas and Kathy Arakawa
Loved working with this container for the first time, appreciating the heaviness and strength to hold things at good and interesting angles.
United StatesThank you very much, Ms. Stahl, for the photo of your beautiful arrangement and great review! It really works well with the black background. Thomas and Kathy Arakawa
Love it! First arrangement with this container: cherry blossom branches. Prompt shipping, well packaged. Excellent customer service!
United StatesThank you very much, Ms. Reid! We are so happy to hear that you liked the container! Thomas and Kathy Arakawa