Kiln-turned glazing is unpredictable by nature, and that is exactly what makes these LuxAura vases worth owning. Each piece comes out of the firing with its own pattern of pooling, crazing and colour shift, so the vase you receive is not identical to the photograph or to anyone else's. The retro aesthetic is a result of the process rather than an applied effect. Reactive glazes were originally accidents of the kiln, and the tradition has kept them because the results are better than anything uniform.
Six finishes are offered: celadon, meteor, raindrop, rosy, rustic stoneware and soybean. They range from soft matte earth tones to deeper reactive glazes with visible movement, and they group well together because they share a form and a scale even when the colours differ. Two or three on a windowsill or a shelf make a small collection. Mixing two or three finishes reads as a deliberate collection rather than a set, and it is more interesting to look at than matched pieces.
The pure handmade ceramic body suits hydroponic plant cultivation, single-stem displays and desktop decoration. It is well sized for a desk, a bedside table, a bathroom shelf or a kitchen windowsill. Rinse and hand wash rather than using a dishwasher, dry thoroughly, and empty standing water regularly if it is used for hydroponic growing.
- Material: pure handmade ceramic
- Finishes: celadon, meteor, raindrop, rosy, rustic stoneware, soybean
- Technique: kiln-turned reactive glazing
- Style: retro artisan
- Uses: hydroponic cultivation, single stems, desktop decor
- Rooms: desk, bedside, bathroom shelf, kitchen windowsill
- Each piece is unique; glaze pattern varies
- Care: hand wash and dry; change standing water regularly
