Handcrafted gourd objects rooted in global tradition, thoughtful design, and everyday ritual.
G HOME transforms gourds into sculptural objects meant to be held, used, passed around, and lived with. What begins as a natural vessel becomes something more layered through research, design, and handwork, preserving the material’s original character while giving it new life in contemporary homes and daily rituals. The work feels grounded in both utility and story, carrying the memory of tradition into forms made for the present.
For founder Haoying Zhang, that connection started long before G HOME existed. Growing up in China, she was surrounded by gourd objects without yet realizing how widespread and culturally resonant they were. After studying design at the Rhode Island School of Design, a trip to Mexico revealed familiar forms appearing in a new context, from bules and jícaras to mate cups and drinking vessels. That moment became the foundation for the brand, inspiring a practice shaped by shared histories, material knowledge, and the quiet continuity of craft across cultures.
Every object begins with the gourd itself. Rather than imposing a fixed shape, G HOME follows the natural geometry of each piece, allowing its curves, textures, and imperfections to guide what it will become. Research into archaeology, mythology, and folk traditions informs the work from the start, while most gourds are sourced from trusted farms in Maryland and Pennsylvania before being carved, cleaned, and finished by hand in Rhode Island. The result is work designed not just for display, but for everyday use, where each vessel becomes part of the rhythms of kitchen tables, shelves, and shared spaces.
What You'll Find at Bloom
Hand carved gourd vessels, cups, and sculptural home objects, pieces inspired by global craft traditions and natural forms, and functional design rooted in history, ritual, and everyday use
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Why Bloom?
“Shop Bloom PVD is suggested to me by my mentor at DesignxRI! It's absolutely lovely to enter the beautiful creative network in Rhode Island.” - Haoying Zhang
Fun Fact
Wherever gourds exist, G HOME is there.