# Teeny Flower Vases Carved Beach Stones by Mitsuru Koga By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-08-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teeny-flower-vases-sea-stone-works-by-mitsuru-koga References: [happycavalier.typepad](http://happycavalier.typepad.com/my_weblog/) & [mitsuru-koga](http://mitsuru-koga.com/) Japanese artist Mitsuru Koga carves these [tiny vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-effect-vase) from beach stones he finds himself, which are large enough only for a [single leaf or small flower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-vase). The vase in the first picture measures a minuscule 12 x 37 x 31 mm. The ordinary common beach stones are transformed into little gems of one of a kind design. Koga says, “It is always continuous discovery and surprise. I wish to create an intermediate bridge between nature and human beings.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nature-inspired Art:** Opportunities for artists to create unique designs and products inspired by nature's beauty. - **Miniature Home Decor:** Innovative mini vases and decor for small spaces and simplified lifestyles. - **Sustainable Art:** Using natural resources and found objects to create art in an eco-friendly way. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Creating unique and small decor options for those living in small spaces or wanting minimalist styles. - **Art and Design:** Encouraging creativity and innovation with natural and recycled materials to promote environmentally conscious design. - **Floristry:** Introducing new and innovative ways of displaying and showcasing flowers in small and unique vases or containers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Japanese Culture-Honoring Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watoji.md) - [Ocean-Inspired Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-coralshaped-vase.md) - [Sculptural Hand-Blown Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handblown-vase.md) - [Delicate Colorful Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicate-colorful-vase.md) - [Minimalist Illusory Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaso-gota-vase.md) - [Stone Floral Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lithic-bloom.md) - [Greenery-Inspired Textured Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-textured-ceramic-vase.md) - [Modern Totem-Like Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totemlike-vases.md) - [Exquisite Circular Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-vases.md)