{"product_id":"nywele-vase-onyx","title":"NYWELE VASE ONYX","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Nywele Vase Onyx is a sculptural hand-blown glass vase that introduces bold contrast and architectural presence to modern African home decor. Created in Kenya by African artisan studio Kitengela Glass × September Collective. Inspired by the Bantu knot, it is the most structural expression of the Nwele form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe anchor that gives a considered space its final point of gravity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhere it lives beautifully\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOn a light-toned console, the contrast is immediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAs a standalone sculptural piece on a plinth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIn entryways where it sets the tone for a space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWithin monochrome or minimal interiors\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOnyx anchors. It sharpens the elements around it and introduces structure where a room is missing one. This is what creates contrast; the piece that makes everything else feel placed with intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNywele — Swahili for hair — is both literal and symbolic.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn this interpretation, the Bantu knot becomes pure structure. The raised nodes create a sculptural rhythm, defined through shadow rather than light. Where Umber holds warmth and Moss holds life, Onyx holds form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eA piece that reflects not just heritage, but authorship.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHand-blown by artisans at Kitengela Glass using recycled materials, each vase is shaped without molds. The form emerges naturally through movement and heat. Each node is applied in real time, the glass cooling as the maker works, requiring control and timing that cannot be rehearsed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is the first in-house design by September Collective. A piece developed from concept to creation to reflect both cultural meaning and modern form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e|  \u003cem\u003eNo two pieces are identical, because they cannot be.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eStyling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eStyle minimally. Let the silhouette lead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks beautifully without stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with lighter textures and surfaces for contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurator's note: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis is the most architectural expression of the form.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 69.2108%;\" height=\"187\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.9565%;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #776a58; font-family: Arial; font-size: xx-small;\"\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.0435%;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #141310; font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\"\u003eApprox. 8.5\"- 9' H × 5\" - 5.5' W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.9565%;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #776a58; font-family: Arial; font-size: xx-small;\"\u003eMATERIAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.0435%;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #141310; font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\"\u003eHand-blown recycled glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.9565%;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #776a58; font-family: Arial; font-size: xx-small;\"\u003eFINISH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.0435%;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #141310; font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\"\u003eDeep Onyx Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.9565%;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #776a58; font-family: Arial; font-size: xx-small;\"\u003eORIGIN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.0435%;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #141310; font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\"\u003eKenya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.9565%;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #776a58; font-family: Arial; font-size: xx-small;\"\u003eARTISAN PARTNER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.0435%;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #141310; font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\"\u003eKitengela Glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.9565%;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #776a58; font-family: Arial; font-size: xx-small;\"\u003eDESIGN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.0435%;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #141310; font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\"\u003eSeptember Collective\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.9565%;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #776a58; font-family: Arial; font-size: xx-small;\"\u003eAVAILABILITY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.0435%;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #141310; font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\"\u003eLimited\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is not a piece you find. It is a piece you choose — and that choice says something about the home you are building.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about Kitengela Glass \u003ca title=\"Kitengela Glass Artisan Page\" href=\"https:\/\/www.septembercollective.com\/pages\/kitengela-glass\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEach Nywele vase is individually hand-blown by the artisans at Kitengela Glass in Nairobi, Kenya. As with all handmade objects, slight variations in form, colour, and texture are a natural part of the process. The piece you receive may differ slightly from the images shown, and that is what makes it entirely your own.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitengela Glass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42897073733709,"sku":null,"price":379.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/7456\/9293\/files\/NWELE-VASE-ONYX-kitengela-september-collective-styled.png?v=1776805198","url":"https:\/\/www.septembercollective.com\/products\/nywele-vase-onyx","provider":"September Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}