Stalk of Ayame Iris Flower Vase

You probably haven't thought of cutting an iris stem and putting it under a microscope but if you did, you would see that it's made of a network of circular holes that look very much like a bunch of grapes – or the design of the Stalk of Ayame Iris Flower Vase. That's not an accident: the creators of this amazingly original ornament wanted to give it something of their city's (Nagai in Yamagata Prefecture) official flower, which is the iris (ayame in Japanese). And since this is a flower arrangement accessory, it's a very appropriate choice!

All those big and small holes make the Stalk of Ayame Iris Flower Vase perfect for any type of flower arrangement: just thread the flower stems through the holes and then place the whole thing in any water container you have that can fit the Stalk of Ayame's size (9.5 x 1 cm or 3.7 x 0.4"). And just like that, you'll have transformed even a regular water glass into a unique vase that showcases the metal casting of Yamagata that goes back over 900 years. Or use it as a tray for your keys, watch, or any other small object and have it always on your nightstand!

Specs and Features:

• Made using lost wax casting
• Can be used as tray for small objects
• Dimensions: approx. 9.5 x 1 cm (3.7 x 0.4")
• Weight: approx. 70 g (2.5 oz)
• Material: stainless cast steel
• Made in Yamagata, known for its metal and iron casting