Ceramic Vase with Bamboo-Woven Handle Wood-Fired by Jiang Ma Xiang – Contemporary Ceramic Art | EmberArte

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Wood-Fired Ceramic Vase with Bamboo-Woven Handle
by Jiang Ma Xiang

This flower vessel brings together two time-honored traditions in a single, refined form: wood-fired ceramics and intangible cultural heritage bamboo weaving. The ceramic body is created through a traditional wood-firing process, where ash, flame, and kiln atmosphere leave natural traces—subtle fire marks, tonal layering, and organic surface variations that make each piece unmistakably one of a kind.

The handle is crafted from hand-worked bamboo using traditional weaving and binding techniques. The bamboo section is finished with natural lacquer (urushi) for coloration, producing a deep, restrained sheen while helping protect and reinforce the structure over time.

Material: Ceramic clay (wood-fired), bamboo handle (hand-woven), natural lacquer (urushi) finish on bamboo
Technique: Hand-built, traditional wood firing, intangible heritage bamboo weaving, lacquer finishing
Use: Flower vase / sculptural vessel / tea-space display object
Characteristics: Natural ash effects, fire marks, lacquered bamboo sheen, one-of-a-kind surface