Vases - Ceramics

In Ikebana the vase is just as important as the plant material you use. Each Ikebana piece is a unit formed of flowers and vase. The form, color, dimensions, and texture of the vase are all considered when selecting appropriate greenery and materials.

Ceramics: Vases from acclaimed ceramc artist Antonio Lampecco and his sons Click on the photo for an enlargement

With the participation of the workshop Keramiek Kunstatelier Maredsous Director, Father Abbot Laurent Secretary, Brother Hubert

Vases from Belgian ceramist Wittoeck Click on the photo for an enlargement.

In principle, anything containing water can be used to create a floral piece in Western-style Ikebana. The challenge lies in harmonizing flowers and vase so as to create a fitting piece each time. The most common materials used to make vases are glass, clay, plastic, lacquered materials. In Europe you find a large range of glazed vases. However, these are often not suitable for beginners when creating traditional Ikebana pieces.

In Japan, ceramic vases are used for ikebana creations beause they are readlily avaialable. However, in the search for appropriate vases for beginners in Japanese floral arrangement in Belgium it was not so easy to find good, reliable material. Thanks to our collaboration with a handful of potters, Atelier Kadõ offers basic vases for Ikebana beginners and unique, exclusive vases for advanced students and art-lovers.

Vases by the well-known ceramist Antonio Lampecco and sons Click on the photo for an enlargement.

With the participation of the workshop Kunstatelier Maredsous Director, Father Abbey Laurent Secretary, Brother Hubert

For more information, you are always welcome to contact us / gsm.:0473/75.43.73 or visit Atelier Kadõ on days courses are held or by appointment.