At the heart of Moonarij lies a deep reverence for vessels. The story begins with founder Johanna Wichelhaus, who spent her childhood in Egypt, captivated by the clay vases that lined the streets of Cairo. What began as fleeting fascination soon became a lifelong muse: the humble vase, one of humanity’s earliest artifacts. Years later, after relocating to Berlin, Johanna founded Moonarij in 2022 to explore this enduring form through glass. Each hand-blown bud vase is a meditation on light and color, crafted with precision and a touch of poetry.