In Japanese, Kakehana refers to a small wall-mounted or standing flower vase used for single stems in tea rooms or minimalist interiors. The term combines kakeru [to hang or suspend] and hana [flower], evoking the idea of a bloom presented with quiet intention. Traditionally, it serves as a modest yet meaningful gesture of hospitality and awareness of the present moment.
A contemporary reinterpretation of the traditional Japanese ikebana vase, Kakehana expresses the wabi-sabi values of restraint and impermanence. The piece invites contemplation of transience through its minimal form and the ephemeral life of the flower it holds. Crafted from solid wood and stained in deep crimson, the vertical body conceals a slender glass vessel supported by two dark metal pins. The cutout opening reveals the flower’s fragile stem, creating a moment of tension between the permanence of the crafted form and the fleeting beauty of nature. Designed and handcrafted by Kenji Hasegawa, the work distills simplicity, precision, and quiet presence into a single gesture.
