Quick Overview
As a sash gives balance and is used for a purpose on a traditional Japanese obi, these hand blown glass vases are wrapped with a glass sash by glass vase artisans after turning these glass vases to give them balance, definition, and a sense of completeness to an otherwise traditional shaped rich brown glass vase. Sash brown glass vases measure 6 inches high and 5 inches in diameter. Weight 4 lbs.
These glass vases were inspired by how nature’s balance is used with purpose and reflected in Japanese culture. 18 Karat has taken the most useful, versatile sizes and shapes of glass vases and infused a natural sense of beauty and form. A molten glob of glowing glass is twisted & turned, and then hand-spun layers of organic texture are applied in the form of glass vines, thorns, leaves, soothing colors and natural shading to these hand blown glass vases. Sash glass vases are decorative and soulful and are perfect to be enjoyed as flower vases, a glass candle holder, or displayed as a glass vase centerpiece. Each of the glass vases are a beautiful handmade object with its own slightly different pattern and character that will reflect the light in a room with artisanal beauty.
18 Karat goes on journeys several times a year to discover products that are handmade by artisans and skilled craftsmen with indigenous materials and in some cases in very isolated village factories. They are committed to working with factories and cottage industry producers that maintain fair and honorable ethics. The company believes they are providing them more than just a job, a creative outlet for their talents and a sense of hope as well as a feeling of being more connected to the world.
Their line of home accessory and décor items, including their original glass and ceramic vases, candle holders, and centerpieces, project an inherent organic beauty and function. They will find their own storied place in your home and make truly memorable and unique gifts. 18 Karat’s products are contemporary objects, inspired by nature’s effects and beauty, handmade from natural materials, and using sustainable methods. Based in Canada, they have begun to develop a strong and loyal following throughout the United States, Europe, and Japan.
