A one-of-a-kind piece made from a genuine antique stone lantern. Each Toooro begins with a real stone lantern that once stood in a Japanese garden, hand-carved by a lantern craftsman and weathered by decades of wind and rain. Rather than letting these cultural treasures be thrown away, Ne|Wa, the garden-art brand of Takeda Landscaping in Izumo, Japan (founded 1984), gives them new life. No two pieces are alike.
*Cut flowers are not included.
Yukimi Hōju Bud Vase
A stone lantern, long cherished in Japanese gardens. Hand-carved by lantern craftsmen and weathered over many years, it carries the quiet beauty of wabi-sabi. The hōju, set at the very top of the lantern, is an essential part; its name means “treasure jewel,” and it is a noble presence believed to grant wishes. A lantern itself stands for light, and was treasured as something that peacefully illuminates the home and the world. The craftsman’s skill and the spirit held within the lantern are reborn as a new form of Japanese garden.
The hōju vase upcycles part of a hōju into a flower vase. Arrange your favorite flowers to add a touch of elegance to everyday life. It offers three pleasures in one: enjoying flowers, decorating your interior, and enjoying Japanese culture.
◆This product is a vase. Please prepare your own flowers.
◆The lantern is a genuine stone lantern that was actually used in a Japanese garden.
◆The surface of the lantern retains the character of many years of weathering, moss and more.
◆For items with moss, the moss is alive and requires care after purchase.
◆Delivery may take about one month to allow for packing.
◆For customers outside Japan: plants, moss and soil cannot be exported, so overseas orders are shipped without them. Packing and international shipping are charged separately, and we will send you the details and a quote by email. Please contact us using the contact form below (or email rakutei@takezofarm.co.jp).
◆Before ordering, please be sure to read the notes on purchasing Toooro products.
