It was traditionally a woman's art form, but today it is practiced ... This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Antiques: What is a usubata vase and what is it used for?

It was traditionally a woman's art form ... lovely and are often found in antique stores like ours. Prowling Etsy and eBay can also be productive. Usubata vases date to the 16th century and ...

Of all the vintage categories that are out there ... So, today let's shed some light on one tiny slice of Japanese culture: the usubata vase. While usubata vases are distinctly Japanese, it's ...