About Gourd and Horse

Studio Gourd (“Hyoutan Koubou” ひょうたん工房) is based in the Cotswold town of Stroud. Gourd and Horse was originally started by ceramicist and sculptor Akiyama Naoko.  After some years of development, a unique team of - handcrafted orchid pots made by Aki and growing Japanese orchids by Ben - has been formed.  Now, Gourd and Horse specialises in Japanese orchids, grown and presented using traditional Japanese horticultural methods.  The two main species we specialise in are Neofinetia falcata and Dendrobium moniliforme which are presented on a raised mound of sphagnum moss in handcrafted three legged pots. More about us