A Little Everyday Delight for Your Room

Mar. 2018 -no.1

Bring a little greenery indoors

Along pavements, in parks and in cafés, plants are part of everyday life. Taking a moment to notice the seasons can be a quiet pleasure. Watching a houseplant grow offers something similar, and spring often brings a new addition to the windowsill. Here, we introduce planters from cashico*ceramic works that bring both greenery and a playful accent to a room.

About cashico*ceramic works

cashico*ceramic works is a ceramics brand by 岩城宏行 and Ayumi Suda. Based in Tajimi, Gifu, a center of Mino ware production, they work with local techniques and carry out the design, forming and firing themselves. Their starting point is to make things they would like to have in their own lives. They aim for simple objects with a touch of wit, making the most of the distinctive qualities of ceramics. The resulting pieces combine practical use with appealing forms. Iwaki also makes master models for POTPURRI and designs for its sister brand, masamura craft, making him a close and longstanding collaborator.

Camelpot: watch its green humps grow

Camelpot takes its shape from a one-humped camel. A camel's hump stores fat, and cashico*ceramic works drew a playful connection between the changing shape of that hump and the growth of a plant. That idea became this camel-shaped planter.

An enclosed base for watering indoors

Inside is a removable, unglazed plant pot with a drainage hole. It is easy to lift out when repotting. The outer camel-shaped cover has no drainage hole and is deep enough to catch excess water from the inner pot. Its glazed interior is also easy to clean. Empty any collected water as appropriate for your plant, and avoid overfilling the cover.

A gentle, friendly expression

The camel's eyes and mouth are made with delicate care, giving it a peaceful, friendly expression. Each handmade Camelpot from cashico*ceramic works differs in the shade and depth of its glaze. Its face is as individual as the plant you grow in it.

Lovely with fresh or dried flowers, too

Camelpot was designed to make succulents look like a camel's humps, but its water-holding body also works as a flower vase. With help from BUTTERFLY DECO, a florist in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, we explored a different look. A bold arrangement of large purple flowers gives it a rich, exotic mood. Scatter small flowers and branches for a colorful arrangement. Group large buds and berry-bearing stems for a simple, striking arrangement. Enjoy Camelpot and seasonal greenery in your own style. With thanks to: BUTTERFLY DECO 2-9-4 Shirakawa, Koto-ku, Tokyo Address recorded at the time of this feature. * Available in size 2 (small) and size 3 (large). See the individual product information for dimensions. * Glaze shades vary between Camelpot pieces, so the color may differ from the photographs. We hope you enjoy the individuality of these handmade objects.