{"product_id":"nicola-gourd-stoneware-vase-34cm-cream","title":"Nicola Gourd Stoneware Vase 34cm - Cream","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Nicola vase is a cream stoneware piece shaped like a double gourd: a full, rounded lower body, a narrow waist, a smaller rounded upper body and a short neck with a modest opening. It stands 34cm tall and 17.5cm across, a size that suits a shelf, sideboard or windowsill rather than the floor. Over the cream base runs a printed pattern of looping lines, some bold and some fine, that wander around the curves like contour lines on a map, so each side you turn to the room looks a little different.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA windowsill is a natural home for it, where daylight picks out the curves, and it sits just as happily on a mantelpiece, a console table in the hallway or a bedside table in the bedroom. The narrow opening suits a few stems rather than a full bunch: a sprig or two of dried lavender, a single branch of eucalyptus or a handful of seed heads, so the pattern stays the main event. Left empty, it works as a sculptural piece in its own right, and the graphic linework pairs well with plain linen, pale walls and natural wood. It also makes a thoughtful present for someone setting up a first home or anyone who likes ceramics with a bit of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vase is 100% stoneware, a dense, hard-fired clay that gives a piece real substance; this one weighs 1.948KG, so it feels reassuringly solid when you lift it. The pattern is printed, and the surface has a silky smooth glaze that is pleasant to the touch. Because the shape is so curvy, it looks best with a little space around it: give it a spot of its own on a sill or shelf, or group it with one or two plainer, lower pieces in neutral tones so the pattern has room to breathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable class=\"spec_table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.5cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Stoneware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCream\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrinted deco, silky smooth glaze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.948KG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the vase made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is made from 100% stoneware, a dense, hard-fired clay, with a printed pattern and a silky smooth glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is the vase?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is 34cm tall and 17.5cm across, a good size for a windowsill, shelf, sideboard or side table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow heavy is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vase weighs 1.948KG, so it feels solid and substantial in the hand, as good stoneware should.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the pattern painted by hand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The pattern of bold and fine looping lines is printed, and the vase has a silky smooth glaze finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of stems suit the vase?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts narrow opening suits a few stems rather than a full bunch, such as dried lavender, a single eucalyptus branch or some seed heads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomingville","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53414591365387,"sku":"82061350","price":67.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8993\/3835\/files\/00_82061350.jpg?v=1791120392","url":"https:\/\/niori.co.uk\/products\/nicola-gourd-stoneware-vase-34cm-cream","provider":"Niori","version":"1.0","type":"link"}