Akarino-Tane's tiny wooden flower vase series (CHIISAKI-HANAIRE) from the city of Asahikawa, Hokkaido. These vases are all designed after 6 types of the classical Japanese flower vases. Designer Inoue Hiroyuki, 1979 Born in the city of Asahikawa, Hokkaido Prefecture 2002 Graduated from a technical college 2002 Started working in Fukushima Prefecture 2006 Founded Studio akarino-taneNATSUME: jujube | dia35 x h40mmKINUTA: wooden block for beating cloths used for softening | dia30 x h40mmTOKURI: Japanese SAKE decanter | dia40 x h30mm In the Japanese tradition of flower arrangement, flowers of the season are put in a specially selected vase in such a manner that brings out the beauty of the flowers themselves.The designer, INOUE Hiroyuki, has created these tiny vases so that many people can gain a feel of what the Japanese art of flower arrangement is like.Note that these vases are NOT water-proof, so please do not pour water in them.Please find a beauty in the evanescence of flowers, withering to death.If you do not like frequently changing flowers, it may be a good idea to put berry- or nut-bearing plants.
