The name Tama means pearl or gem—something round and precious. The design of the Tama vase is compellingly minimal, yet sophisticated in its use of material and artisanal design. Soft and evocative, it hints at a connection to the pearl-like prayer beads of Buddhist monks, and to the spirit of the forest. Designed to celebrate the exquisite grain of Yoshino cedar and the delicate wood scent it adds to the air, Tama is an object to admire in its own right but is at its most sublime when paired with a flower.