TOMIOKA Cherry Bark Flower Vase "Stick"

Kabazaiku is a uniquely Japanese art form that used the national tree, Sakura, and turns its bark into beautiful, long lasting products. There are about five companies remaining who still master the traditional, complex art form that was passed down from generation to generation. One of these companies is TOMIOKA SHOTEN. 

This beautiful vase is designed with the image of a single flower that creates a sense of unity with the flowers in which the "branches" of the cherry bark grow. At first glance the vase looks unstable, but due to the smart design with weights inside, it can stand on its own for a beautiful effect.
The simple composition of straight lines and straight lines makes the curvaceous beauty of the flowers stand out. 
Since the bark of cherry blossoms (wild cherry tree bark) is natural in itself, it also creates a sense of unity with the living flowers.

Design by Yukio Hashimoto