JAPAN COLLECTION
Fancy Blue Fiesta Marigold
Description
I'd been staring at this ceramic marigold on my kitchen wall for three hours now, not because I'm particularly obsessed with wall décor, but because I'd taken too much cold medicine and couldn't seem to move my head. The medium blue petals, perfectly layered like my sister's passive-aggressive comments at Thanksgiving dinner, arranged themselves in concentric circles of ceramic sophistication. It looked nothing like any marigold I'd ever seen in nature, which was precisely why I loved it – nature rarely has the courage to go blue.
My mother would have called it "statement art," though what statement a blue ceramic flower makes beyond "I shop at places where they offer you cucumber water and judgment" is beyond me. The artist probably intended it to be sophisticated wall décor, the kind that makes visitors pause and say things like "Oh, how inspired." Instead, it's become the conversation piece of my kitchen, drawing more attention than the wine stains on my ceiling from that unfortunate champagne-sabering incident we don't discuss at family gatherings.
Still, there's something comforting about its impossible blueness, like finding a peacock at a pigeon convention. It's the kind of wall art that makes you believe flowers wouldn't mind being the wrong color.
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.
