JAPAN COLLECTION
Seasonal Blue Frikartii Aster
Description
I never imagined I'd be the type to obsess over wall decor, but here I am, utterly captivated by a ceramic flower the size of my palm. It's blue, which is a relief because if it were green, I'd worry about my apartment looking like a terrarium for depressed fairies. This isn't your run-of-the-mill fake flower, oh no. It's been glazed with some fancy technique that makes it look like it's been dipped in the tears of a very sad mermaid. I like to think it's what would happen if Picasso decided to take up pottery while going through a serious Blue Period relapse. When people ask me what to hang on a wall, I used to shrug and suggest a calendar or maybe their children's artwork if they were feeling particularly brave. Now, I have an answer that makes me sound like I know something about interior design: "Why, an abstract ceramic flower, of course!" It's an imitation flower, which is perfect because I can finally tell my mother I'm nurturing something without the risk of killing it. Plus, it's abstract art, so when guests tilt their heads and squint at it, I can nod sagely and mutter something about "challenging perceptions of floral representation in modern ceramics."
Product Detail:
- Material: Ceramic
- Glaze finish: Glossy
- Mounting: Keyhole for Wall Hanging
- Packaging:
- Glaze Variation: Natural variation between pieces
- Year Designed: 2023
Wall hanging
- Choose your spot — works on drywall, plaster, or wood panelling.
- Hammer a small nail at a slight upward angle (about 30°).
- Slide the keyhole slot on the reverse onto the nail head.
- Adjust to level. Rests flat with no visible hardware.
Table & shelf display: Equally beautiful propped on a shelf, mantle, or side table. Pair with books, candles, or a small pot.
- Dust with a soft dry cloth or soft-bristled brush. Do not use wet cloths or liquid cleaners.
- Keep away from direct moisture, steam, and outdoor conditions. Indoor display only.
- Handle by the base or stem — avoid pressure on individual petals.
- If storing, return to original gift box with foam insert for protection.
Shipping
- Free shipping: Orders $200+ within the US
- Standard: 5–8 business days, Express 2–3 business days (at checkout)
- International Ships: to 40 countries — rates at checkout
- Packaging Ships: in outer box to protect gift box
Returns
We accept returns within 30 days of delivery on unused items in original packaging. If your piece arrives damaged, contact us within 7 days with a photo and we will replace it at no charge.
Three ways to display it
Stunning table accent
Prop on a table, shelf, or beside books.
A gift that arrives beautifully
Beautiful Signature box. No wrapping needed.
Ready to hang wall art
One screw. No Frame. Solo or gallery wall
Original designs since 1999
Every Chive piece starts in our design studio — with a flower sketch, a glaze palette, and a standard we've been refining for 25 years. Original designs, never mass-market. As seen in Oprah's O List.
How to Hang Ceramic Flowers?
One discovers these flowers, each bearing a secret: a tiny keyhole nestled in the back, waiting for its destiny. The ritual feels almost predetermined - reaching into that dusty jar of orphaned screws, the ones squirreled away over countless home projects. Those odd bits of metal, collected like precious coins, finally finding their purpose. A quick twist of the drill, and there hangs beauty, supported by hardware whose previous life remains a mystery.
