Soft cream terracotta, black bamboo stems and a rounded, bottle-like silhouette give this decorative vase a quiet graphic presence. It brings the feel of hand-painted Indonesian pottery to a shelf, console or calm corner, even before you add a single stem.
What catches the eye
The black bamboo motif feels bold against the pale natural ground, like ink on warm clay.
The curved body narrows into a small neck, giving the vase a gentle, balanced outline.
A smooth, lightly reflective surface catches the light without feeling too polished.
It works beautifully left empty, where the bamboo pattern can read as the main decoration.
For styling, choose dried grasses, bare twigs or a few sculptural stems rather than a full bouquet.
Terracotta from Lombok
This piece is made from terracotta and handmade on Lombok in Indonesia, part of a ceramic tradition shaped by clay, pattern and everyday decorative use. The painted neutral palette keeps it easy to place, while the bamboo design gives it a clear botanical rhythm.
Styling and care
Use it indoors as a decorative vase for dried stems, artificial flowers or an empty sculptural display. The vase is not waterproof, so fresh flowers should only be used with a separate watertight liner or inner vessel.
Wipe the surface gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid leaving water inside the vase or standing it on a damp surface.
Bamboo in the room
Bamboo has long appeared in Asian decorative arts, valued for its straight stems, jointed form and graceful leaves. On this vase, the motif is simple and graphic rather than ornate, giving the piece a calm botanical character. It sits especially well with natural wood, woven textures, linen, rattan and other warm neutrals, where the black painted stems add just enough contrast to anchor the arrangement.
Size and details
Material: terracotta
Origin: Indonesia
Weight: approximately 1800 g
Neck opening: approximately 4 cm inside diameter
Waterproof: no
A thoughtful house gift…
region of manufacture: Indonesia