Maricala Floral Stoneware Vase 27cm - Multi

Maricala is a stoneware vase painted by hand with birds in flight, open flowers and leaves, laid down in loose, confident brushstrokes that carry all the way round the body. It stands 27cm tall and 22cm across, with full, rounded shoulders that taper to a narrower foot and a short neck at the top. A wavy line is painted around the neck, and a few small dots sit among the flowers near the base. The result is a multicoloured floral vase that reads like a painting in its own right, whether it holds stems or stands empty.

At 27cm tall it is a comfortable height for a generous bunch of flowers or a few long stems of foliage, and the short neck keeps them gathered at the top while the broad body below gives the arrangement weight. On a dining table it brings a burst of colour to the centre, and on a side table beside the sofa it gives a living room a cheerful focal point. Left empty, it still earns its place, because the painting does the work: the birds and flowers carry enough colour and movement to lift a plain surface by themselves. It suits a relaxed, lived-in home, where a little hand-painted character is welcome.

Stoneware is a dense clay fired at high temperature, which gives it a solid, substantial feel, and this vase weighs 2KG, so it has real heft in the hand. The finish is handpainted, and because the painting is done by hand, the brushwork and the exact placing of the birds and flowers vary a little from one vase to the next, so yours will be its own. For styling, let the vase lead: set it on a plain surface, then choose stems in one or two shades already in the painting, or leave it empty on a side table, turned so its fullest flower faces the room.

What material is used for the vase?

It is made from 100% stoneware, a dense, hard-fired clay, and the finish is handpainted, so the birds, flowers and leaves are all brushwork.

How big is the vase?

It stands 27cm tall and measures 22cm across, and it weighs 2KG, so it is a substantial piece for a dining table or side table.

Will every vase look exactly the same?

Not exactly. The finish is handpainted, so the brushwork and the placing of the birds and flowers differ slightly from one vase to the next.

What is included?

You receive one vase on its own; the flowers, foliage and other styling props shown are not included with it.

Does it look good without flowers?

Yes. The painting wraps all the way round the body, so it works well standing empty on a side table or dining table as a decorative piece.