{"product_id":"woodland-candelabra-1","title":"Oak Guardian Ritual Vessel","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"252\"\u003eOak Guardian Ritual Vessel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"269\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"269\"\u003eHeight: 20cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"303\"\u003eA quiet forest presence in clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"612\"\u003eThis sculptural ritual vessel is formed as a circular altar piece - a symbolic portal - wrapped in oak leaves and acorns, guardians of strength, endurance, and ancient wisdom. The oak has long been revered across Celtic lands as a tree of protection and sovereignty, a keeper of memory and threshold spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eEmerging from the curve of the arch is a serene feminine face, eyes closed in calm knowing. She holds a small candle cup above - a place for light, intention, and prayer. At the base, a central well cradles a tealight, allowing a soft glow to radiate through the piece, illuminating the guardian and the leaves that embrace her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eThe sculpted oak leaves are finished in layered earthy glazes - soft moss greens and warm gold-bronze tones - allowing the texture to catch the light like woodland canopy at dusk. A small shell form rests at the side, evoking water, intuition, and the sacred feminine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003eThis piece functions beautifully as:\u003cbr\u003e• A ritual or intention altar\u003cbr data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e• A candle holder for seasonal celebrations\u003cbr data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e• A meditation focal point\u003cbr data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e• A sacred shelf presence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003eEach element is hand-built and individually glazed, carrying the organic marks and movement of the maker. A true one-of-a-kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003eFor those who feel called to the old trees, to quiet strength, and to the steady wisdom of the forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese items are handmade at every stage in the making process and so each is unique. From creating the form, to hand making each batch of glaze, to hand carving and hand painting the designs, many variances are found at each stage of the process. Each piece is mindfully created in my studio over a number of weeks, with each finished piece having its own subtle differences. That is the beauty of handmade. These photos are a representation of the piece from this collection you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo find out more about the making process \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/carysmartinceramics.com\/pages\/the-making-process\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carys Martin Ceramics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42526274191447,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0202\/5586\/6944\/files\/77ced621-3908-46b1-83f9-76ab8aca9ee4_01c044b8-bdb2-482f-b6d8-fd2551442ac5.jpg?v=1771041513","url":"https:\/\/carysmartinceramics.com\/products\/woodland-candelabra-1","provider":"Carys Martin Ceramics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}