Regional Vases

Greek Vases
You don't need to be Greek to appreciate the value of a Greek vase. Ancient Greece was the site of the first real flowering of vase artistry, and though those 2,500-year-old vases are now in museums, Greek vase reproductions make ideal gifts for the scholar or classicist in your family.

Caribbean Vases
If you have the good fortune of taking a vacation in Jamaica, antique Caribbean vases or Jamaican leather vases can be purchased there for very reasonable prices. But even at home, Caribbean style vases designed to imitate the color and texture of coral reef would add a breath of ocean air to a casual living room design.

Chinese Vases
Traditional Chinese vases are renowned for their delicate construction and intricately ornate designs. Common decorative themes on Chinese vases include flowers and birds, while porcelain Chinese vases impress the viewer with their colorful translucent glazes. Chinese vases make striking additions even to traditionally designed Western homes.

Asian Vases
Though Chinese vases are some of the best known Asian vases, many other Asian countries produce beautiful vases with a distinct regional style, particularly Japanese vases. Contemporary Thai vases from Thailand combine modern forms with regional style and coloring, producing very trendy results.

Native American Wedding Vases
For those who enjoy decorating with a Southwest flavor, Native American wedding vases have beauty and a rich history. Among other tribes, the Pueblo, Navajo, and Hopi Indians would perform a wedding vase ceremony that promised understanding and cooperation between partners. When one partner passed on, the other would give the vase to a couple that was living together in happiness.