Floki Striped Stoneware Vase 31cm - Green

This is a tall stoneware vase, 14cm across and 31cm tall, painted by hand with broad green stripes that run from the rim down to the base. Its upright, rounded form steps in slightly around the middle, so the upper half is a touch wider than the lower half, and the stripes carry straight across that step without a break. You can see the brush in every stripe: the paint thins and gathers along each stroke, which gives the pattern a soft, loose character that no print could copy.

At 31cm it has the height for branches, faux stems and tall dried grasses, the sort of arrangement that needs a vase with some reach. Stand it on a sideboard or a hall console where it catches the eye from across the room, at the centre of a dining table, or on a low stool beside a window. The green stripes sit happily with pale wood, linen and greenery, and the vase holds its own on a shelf even when empty. It suits anyone who likes pattern kept bold and simple, and it makes a thoughtful housewarming gift for someone setting up a new home.

The vase is made entirely of stoneware, a dense clay fired hard, and at 1.36KG it has real weight in the hand, which is useful when tall stems make an arrangement top-heavy. Because the stripes are painted by hand, expect small differences in line and brushwork from one vase to the next; that is the nature of the finish, not a fault. It is not dishwasher safe, so wash it by hand and dry it well. For styling, we like a loose, airy arrangement: one or two branches rising well clear of the rim suit its tall, straight lines better than a dense bunch.

What is the vase made of?

It is made entirely of stoneware, a dense, hard-fired clay, and its green stripes are painted on by hand, so the brush marks show in each one.

How big is the vase?

It is 14cm across and 31cm tall and weighs 1.36KG, a good size for branches or tall dried stems on a sideboard or table.

Can it go in the dishwasher?

No. The maker states it is not dishwasher safe, so wash it by hand and dry it thoroughly before putting it back on display.

Will every vase look exactly the same?

Not quite. The stripes are painted by hand, so the line and brushwork vary a little from one vase to the next, which is part of the appeal.

Do the stripes go all the way round?

Yes. Broad green stripes run vertically around the whole vase, from the rim to the base, and continue unbroken across the step at its middle.

Are the branches included?

No, you receive the vase on its own. The styling props shown are not included, so add your own branches or dried stems.