Finding that perfect pot

aaron — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 01:24:16 +0000

Bonsai is a tree in a pot. A lot of people focus on the tree, and forget about a major component of the display, the pot. A mediocre bonsai can be greatly improved sitting the perfect bonsai pot. Where can you get those one-of-a-kind pots that everyone will ask about? I’ve linked a couple of American potters that are highly recommended by bonsai artists and a couple where you can get pots from the famous Tokoname region of China where they have been making pots for hundreds of years from the special clay there:

Sara Rayner’s Bonsai Pottery

Wild Things Bonsai Studio

BonsaiMonk.com

Dallas Bonsai

Iker Pottery Works and Bonsai

From time to time, you can also find some really nice pots on eBay since it’s very easy for potters to sell their creations there.

Oriental Arts and Furniture

Maiban Bonsai

That should get you started. Pots can tell a more interesting story than the bonsai tree itself in some cases, so take your time while you perfect your bonsai tree to find the perfect pot.

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Finding that perfect pot