A handmade ceramic vase sculpted into the shape of a small car, with a removable roof piece dotted in ceramic flowers — a playful one-off built in our garden shed in Scotland.
The making: Slab-built from rustic terracotta clay — body, bonnet, bumpers and wheels are cut, joined and shaped by hand. The interior is glazed for water-tightness so the open top can hold fresh flowers, while the exterior is hand-carved, hand-painted in underglaze and sealed with a transparent glaze. The roof is sculpted separately, decorated with small ceramic flowers, and lifts off.
How it looks: A soft pale yellow body with light blue painted windows and black-painted wheels — a nostalgic, almost toy-like silhouette under a glossy glaze. The removable roof is clustered with small ceramic flowers; with it on, the piece reads as a sculpture, and with it off the open top becomes a small vase for a posy or single tall stem.
Use it for:
- A centrepiece on a dining or coffee table with a small posy
- A sculptural shelf piece in a study or sitting room when the roof is on
- A whimsical bedroom or nursery accent
- A gift for a car enthusiast who’d rather have one strange handmade thing than another diecast model
- A statement on a hallway console with seasonal blooms
A considered gift for someone who collects the playful and the handmade — birthdays, housewarmings, or simply because.
Care: Hand wash only with mild soap and water; avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive scrubbing.
Size:
- 21.5 cm long x 11 cm wide x 14 cm tall
- Removable floral roof piece
- Watertight interior
- Handmade — small variations are part of the character
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