Ilana - Ceramic Vase - Kufstein Wild Clay
€52.00

1 in stock

Details

 

Material: mixture of 80% Kufstein wild clay and 20% porcelain.
Approximate Dimensions:
Wide: 17.5 cm
Height: 10 cm
Diameter Opening: 2.5 cm

 

UNIQUE: This means you will get exactly the one photographed.

Please take into consideration that this item is handmade. Therefore, dimensions & colors may slightly vary from item to item. There is also a chance that the item you receive is not the exact same as the one photographed (unless otherwise stated), so if the glaze has spots or crystals, their positioning will be different from item to item. This makes each and every one of my objects completely unique :)

 

 

Story

 

The Shape:

 

This is Ilana! This piece started as a simple bowl, but I saw potential for something more. By attaching it to a sculptural base and creating an opening through the center, the Ilana was born—a vase that’s as functional as it is beautiful.

What I love about this design is how it works with your flower arrangements. The narrow opening at the top acts as a natural support, gently holding stems in place, while the wider bowl below gives the bottoms of the flowers room to breathe and cross naturally. This creates arrangements that stand beautifully without feeling overly structured—almost like ikebana, with that perfect balance of intention and organic flow.

The wide, shallow bowl gives any arrangement an elegant, sculptural quality. Whether you’re displaying a single stem or a small bouquet, Ilana frames your flowers in a way that feels both minimal and special.

 

The Material:

 

This piece is crafted from wild clay I foraged in Kufstein, a stunning region nestled in the Tirolean Alps. The clay fires at lower temperatures (950°C-1050°C), characteristic of the mineral-rich soils found throughout this part of Austria.

To create a workable clay body while preserving the wild clay’s authentic character, I blended 80% Kufstein wild clay with 20% porcelain. This combination maintains the unique properties and personality of the foraged material while ensuring the piece has the strength and stability needed for functional use, and increases the firing temperature to stoneware temperatures.

The entire piece is made from this clay mixture—not just a surface treatment. Every curve and texture carries the essence of the Tirolean landscape within it, bringing the raw, earthy beauty of Kufstein directly into your hands.

Each piece is a collaboration between the earth and my craft—wild, authentic, and utterly unique.

Care

 

  • It is recommended to wash this piece with a little bit of dish soap and warm water.
  • This item is watertight.

 

 

Disclaimer: Use for decoration purposes.