We at GUNIA create ceramic vases as expressive objects meant to live in the home, not just decorate it. Each handmade ceramic vase grows from Ukrainian cultural references and is shaped to feel calm, balanced, and contemporary. These pieces settle into a space naturally, influencing its mood and atmosphere without ever feeling intrusive.
Handmade Ceramic Vases by GUNIA: Inspired by Ukrainian Tradition
The starting point for GUNIA ceramic vases is careful observation and research. We look closely at Ukrainian folk painting, naïve art, museum collections, and ritual objects, then translate these references into contemporary ceramic forms. Working side by side with Ukrainian artisans allows tradition to remain present, while shapes, tones, and proportions speak the language of today.
Every vase is handcrafted and handpainted, with visible traces of the human hand preserved as part of the design. Ceramic material, semi-porcelain surfaces, and occasional gold accents create a layered visual effect that changes with light. Subtle imperfections give each piece its own rhythm and character, making these artisan pottery vases feel alive rather than static.
The collection includes unique vases designed as both functional objects and decorative accents. Some pieces reference hospitality and festive tables, others feel more sculptural and contemplative. Ukrainian vases by GUNIA often carry symbolic imagery rooted in memory, protection, faith, and continuity. These meanings unfold through form, color, and detail and reveal themselves gradually with time.
When combined with other ceramic objects or traditional forms such as jugs and pitchers, the vases become part of a cohesive visual language shaped by Ukrainian craft and contemporary design.
How to Choose a Vase That Fits Your Space and Style
A ceramic vase often becomes part of daily life, even when it holds nothing at all. It may sit on a table, shelf, or windowsill, shaping the tone of a room through its presence. With decorative modern vases, the feeling comes not only from flowers, but from shape, surface, and proportion.
Some vases are taller and more sculptural, designed to anchor a space or stand alone as a visual piece. Others feel softer and more compact, working well on dining tables or side tables. Handpainted details, ornaments, and gold accents add warmth and depth without overwhelming the interior.
When choosing a vase, it helps to think about how it will live in your space:
- shape and scale influence where the vase feels most natural, taller pieces suit open surfaces, while compact forms work well on tables and shelves;
- colors and tones can blend into a calm interior or introduce a quiet contrast;
- surface and material affect how light moves across the piece during the day;
- overall design sets the mood, from restrained and balanced to more symbolic.
We work in small series and keep the process hands-on, so every vase remains distinct. Over time, these ceramic pieces tend to gather meaning rather than wear out, becoming familiar elements of the interior instead of objects meant to be replaced.
Buy Handmade Ceramic Vases from Ukraine at Gunia Project
At Gunia Project, you can buy handmade ceramic vases from Ukraine created in close collaboration with skilled artisans. Each piece passes through a careful sequence of shaping, hand painting, glazing, and finishing. We approach every vase as an object designed to stay relevant beyond a single season.
Choosing GUNIA ceramic vases means:
- handcrafted and handpainted pieces made by Ukrainian artisans;
- traditional techniques reinterpreted through contemporary design;
- small-batch production that preserves individuality;
- ceramic materials and finishes chosen for durability and visual depth;
- objects created to move naturally between interiors and styles.
If you are looking to buy designer vases online that carry cultural meaning without feeling ornamental or overstated, these pieces are designed to live with you, adapt to different spaces, and remain visually meaningful over time. These decorative ceramic vases bring together artisan skill, Ukrainian heritage, and modern sensibility in a form that feels balanced and lasting.
A GUNIA vase is not simply decor. It is an artistic object shaped by culture, craft, and intention, ready to take its place in your space and remain there over time.
