Elevate your curated space with this striking, handmade Obvara fired raku vase. A true testament to the alchemic beauty of ceramics, this piece blends ancient firing techniques with contemporary form.
Obvara Firing, a traditional Eastern European method, involves plunging the white-hot pottery into a fermented mixture, creating a dense, deeply mottled, and tactile surface finish. The resulting texture is dramatically contrasted by the smooth, celadon-toned glaze around the neck, which terminates in a captivating, organic line where the two finishes meet.
This vase is more than a vessel; it is a sculpted record of the firing process. The rich, dark earth tones and pronounced texture lend a sophisticated, wabi-sabi aesthetic—celebrating imperfection and transience. Its classic, subtly flared form makes it a perfect anchor piece for a minimalist shelf, a collector’s cabinet, or as a distinguished gift for the discerning art patron.
Elevate your curated space with this striking, handmade Obvara fired raku vase. A true testament to the alchemic beauty of ceramics, this piece blends ancient firing techniques with contemporary form.
Obvara Firing, a traditional Eastern European method, involves plunging the white-hot pottery into a fermented mixture, creating a dense, deeply mottled, and tactile surface finish. The resulting texture is dramatically contrasted by the smooth, celadon-toned glaze around the neck, which terminates in a captivating, organic line where the two finishes meet.
This vase is more than a vessel; it is a sculpted record of the firing process. The rich, dark earth tones and pronounced texture lend a sophisticated, wabi-sabi aesthetic—celebrating imperfection and transience. Its classic, subtly flared form makes it a perfect anchor piece for a minimalist shelf, a collector’s cabinet, or as a distinguished gift for the discerning art patron.
