In Japanese, Sunao means honesty. It is a word that holds more than truthfulness; it carries the spirit of living with clarity, humility, and respect for the natural world. The Sunao Vase, Medio is born from this philosophy, an exploration of how simple forms and honest materials can create vessels that feel both timeless and alive.
The inspiration lies in the dialogue between nature and craft. This smooth ceramic vase is shaped to frame what it holds, yet never overshadows it. The smooth surface speaks of calm refinement, like the stillness of a quiet morning, here finished in Almond, a warm and inviting brown that recalls natural wood and sun-baked earth.
Every piece is hand painted, carrying subtle variations that make it one of a kind, echoing the Japanese belief that beauty is found in uniqueness and quiet detail. Just as no leaf, branch, or wave is ever identical, no Sunao Vase is the same.
Whether standing with flowers, branches, or greenery, or existing in sculptural silence, the Sunao Vase, Medio becomes a companion to daily life, a reminder of honesty in design and in living, where simplicity allows nature to take centre stage.
With its balanced proportions, the Medio size works beautifully as a standalone floor or console vase, or as a grounding centrepiece on dining and coffee tables. Its warm Almond tone brings natural softness to both modern and classic interiors.
Each vase is a hand-glazed, natural creation, resulting in a tex...
