JAPAN COLLECTION
Seasonal Blue Alpine Aster
Description
When my sister suggested I needed some wall art for the living room, I assumed she meant a tasteful landscape or perhaps a poster of dogs playing poker. Instead, she presented me with what can only be described as a ceramic flower on steroids. This wasn't just any flower, mind you. It was a blue bloom that looked like it had escaped from Alice's Wonderland and decided to take up residence on my wall. The petals, thanks to some fancy glazing technique, gradated from a soft sky blue to a deep navy brown at the tips, as if the flower was blushing at its own audacity. "It's abstract art," my sister declared, in a tone that dared me to disagree. I nodded, wondering if 'abstract' was code for 'created by aliens.' But here's the thing: the longer I stared at this beauty of wall decor, the more I liked it. It was ridiculous, yes, but also oddly mesmerizing. I found myself making up stories about its origin. Perhaps it was a rare species discovered in the depths of the Mariana Trench, or a mutant daisy exposed to cosmic rays. Now, whenever someone visits, their eyes inevitably drift to my cerulean wall flower. "That's... interesting," they say, clearly struggling to find a polite adjective. I just smile, secretly pleased that my living room has become a conversation piece. Who knew that embracing the absurd could be so satisfying?
Product Detail:
- Material: Ceramic
- Glaze finish: Glossy
- Mounting: Keyhole for Wall Hanging
- Packaging:
- Glaze Variation: Natural variation between pieces
- Year Designed: 2020
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.
