A small space that gently welcomes wildflowers

A wild flower found on the roadside in season.
Simply placing it on a table or shelf will soften the atmosphere a little.
Hirven Woodworks' "Single Flower Vase (Test Tube Type)" is a vase that quietly captures those small joys of everyday life.

Antique test tubes deepen the color of flowers
The set comes with a real brown test tube used in experiments.
By deliberately choosing brown glass instead of clear glass, the color of the wildflowers stands out and the whole piece has a somewhat antique feel.

Because they are made using scrap wood, each vase has different grain, color, and texture, and that is what makes them so appealing.
This is a simple vase that quietly exudes the warmth of handcrafted work.

The atmosphere changes subtly depending on where you place it and how the light enters. It blends subtly into the space and makes the flowers look even more attractive.
Carving out a shape that captures the life cycle of a tree

The hirven woodworks atelier is located in Yasakacho, Hamada City, Shimane Prefecture, a small mountain town where high-quality hardwoods grow naturally. The craftsmen personally select from among the felled trees and carve only the most suitable parts.

The pieces are made on a woodworking lathe, with a blade applied to the rotating wood to create the shape of each piece, so although they may look the same, they all have slightly different expressions. The bottom is especially carefully finished to create the appearance of "floating."
(Interviewed and written by monotomoi Editorial Department)
温かさとこだわり
島根県浜田市
hirven woodworks 沖原昌樹さん
略歴
大学でインテリアに出会い、自ら作る喜びを知る。飛騨高山の木工専門学校で学び、青年海外協力隊としてアフリカで活動後、木工職人として10年間修行。2022年にhirven woodworksを創業。
ものづくりで大切にしていること
木を無駄にせず、素材の個性を活かすこと。端材や割れ、木目の違いさえも活かし、自然が育んだ木の魅力を形にする。木の命に敬意を払い、真摯に向き合うことを大切にしている。
仕事観・人生観
自分の想いに真っ直ぐ向き合い、決めた道を突き進む。しなやかな人柄でありながら、仕事においては妥協せず、素材や工程にこだわる姿勢を貫く。木と向き合うことで、自分自身の生き方や考え方も磨かれていくと信じている。
ストーリー紹介
hirven woodworksの沖原昌樹さんは、大学時代にインテリアへの熱が高まり“いつかは自分で作りたい”と木工の道へ進んだ。しかし木工の現実に直面する中で自分と向き合い、葛藤の結果、一時期はアフリカで数学教師として過ごした。しかし、木工への想いは消えず、再び木工の道へ。端材も含め木を「生きた存在」として扱うモノづくりが、温かさと強いこだわりを映し出す。
このつくり手のストーリーを読む
サイズ/重量/容量について
Body / diameter approx. 6.5cm, height approx. 12cm
Test tube / diameter approx. 1cm, height approx. 7cm
Total weight: approx. 140g
*Each item is handmade, so there may be variations in size and appearance.
素材/原材料について
<Tree species>
Cherry blossoms (Shimane Prefecture)
Maple (Shimane Prefecture)
<Painting>
Walnut oil
取り扱い上の注意について
- Avoid placing the product in a location where it will be exposed to air conditioning or direct sunlight.
The wood may warp or split.
- You can keep the product in good condition by applying a small amount of drying oil (walnut, linseed, perilla, etc.) to a cloth about once every few months.