Handmade Ceramic Vases — The Akira Collection

Akira is about holding beauty — a collection of handmade ceramic vases inspired by the Japanese art of Ikebana and the quiet practice of mindful flower arrangement. Each ceramic vase in this collection is hand-thrown in our studio in Ahmedabad, India, and built around the Kenzan — a flower frog that holds each stem exactly where you place it. Whether you arrange wildflowers, a single branch, or dried stems, these ceramic vases give your arrangement a still, grounded home.

What makes the Akira ceramic vases different?

Most flower vases are designed to hold water and stems. The Akira ceramic vases are designed to hold intention. Built around a Kenzan — a small, spiked flower frog embedded in the base — each ceramic vase allows you to place every stem with precision, exactly as the Japanese art of Ikebana intends. The arrangement becomes deliberate. The space between flowers becomes as important as the flowers themselves.

Hand-thrown, one at a time

Every ceramic vase in the Akira collection is individually hand-thrown on a potter's wheel in our studio in Ahmedabad, India. The clay is shaped, dried, bisque-fired, glazed with our own glaze formulations, and fired again in a gas kiln. No two ceramic vases are identical — the glaze breaks differently on each piece, the walls carry the marks of the hands that made them.

Three sizes. One language.

The Golu Kenzan ceramic vase comes in three sizes — small, medium, and wide — each suited to a different kind of arrangement and space. All three share the same rounded, grounded form and the same quiet presence. They can be used individually or together as a set of three ceramic vases for a layered, considered display.

The Golu Kenzan ceramic vase — sizes and uses

Small ceramic vase (Golu Kenzan — Small)

The smallest in the collection — compact, low, and intimate. The small ceramic vase is perfect for a single flower, a sprig of dried herbs, or a short-stemmed bud. Ideal for a bedside table, a windowsill, or a corner that needs just a little something. Priced at ₹2,100.

Medium ceramic vase (Golu Kenzan — Medium)

The everyday ceramic vase — balanced in height and width, suited to small bouquets, three to five stems, or a loose seasonal arrangement. Works equally well on a dining table or a shelf. Priced at ₹2,700.

Wide ceramic vase (Golu Kenzan — Wide)

The widest form in the collection, designed for spreading, low arrangements — think ikebana-style with horizontal stems, broad leaves, or bold single branches. The wide ceramic vase commands a table centrepiece. Priced at ₹4,200.

Set of 3 ceramic vases

All three sizes together as a complete set of handmade ceramic vases — the most versatile option for home styling, gifting, or building a layered floral display across different heights and widths. Available at ₹8,100.

Ceramic vases for home decor and gifting

A handmade ceramic vase is one of the most thoughtful, lasting things you can bring into a home or give as a gift. Unlike cut flowers, a ceramic vase stays. It sits on a mantle, a dining table, a desk — and every time someone places a new stem in it, it becomes part of that moment.

The Akira ceramic vases make a considered gift for housewarmings, weddings, birthdays, or for anyone who appreciates handmade objects, Japanese aesthetics, or the slow ritual of flower arrangement. Each vase is packed carefully and can be gifted as an individual piece or as a full set of three.

These ceramic vases work beautifully with:

• Fresh wildflowers and garden stems
• Dried pampas grass, cotton stems, and dried botanicals
• Single dramatic branches or eucalyptus
• Ikebana-style minimal arrangements
• Air plants and moss

How to care for your ceramic vase

Your handmade ceramic vase is built to be used, displayed, and kept for a long time.

• Water use: All Akira ceramic vases are watertight and safe for fresh flower arrangements with water.
• Cleaning: Rinse with warm water after use. For the Kenzan (flower frog in the base), use a small brush to clear any stem debris between uses.
• Dry arrangements: The ceramic vase works equally well without water for dried flower displays — no special care needed.
• Handling: Handmade ceramics are durable but should be handled with care. Avoid dropping or knocking against hard surfaces.
• Cleaning the Kenzan: Soak the base in a diluted bleach solution for 30 minutes every few months to keep the spikes clear and rust-free.