Selectively Choosing your Wabi-Sabi Decor
When embracing Wabi-Sabi within your home, items are minimal, and those items that you choose are meant to last. So the story behind the things you do decide to keep should bring joy, happiness and a sense of peace into your home. For me, small makers, ceramicists and artisans bring a lot of meaning to the items we see, touch and interact with every day.
With those ideas in mind, here are some of my favorite creators right now. Firstly, I want to celebrate them for their process and spirit. Additionally, their works would surely bring function, beauty and harmony into your decor.
Ceramicists, Artisans, Small Makers:
From the photo, you can see the texture from the process of _jessica_coates_.
Jessica Coates + Michel Müller
Vessel Makers in Darmstadt, Germany
Featured above, tea pot by @e.s.t.h.e.r.b.l.a.n.c.h.a.r.d – find her ceramics available here.
Esther Blanchard
Artisan living in Ardèche, France
Here, an example of dishware from @badassceramics
Lotta of BadAss Ceramics
Potter crafting tableware in Rekekroken, Sweden
In this photo, work from @xoxoceramics
Ayda with XOXO Ceramics
Small Maker from Turkey
Here, vessels from @modernpotteruk, photography also from @modernpotteruk.
Modern Potter
Artisan from London, UK
As shown above, @modernpotteruk ceramics and photography.
As seen above, a line of @schevevazekes vases, varying in shape and color.
Tom Maeseele
Artisan making hand-built ‘crooked vases’ in Krottegem, Belgium
Above, three multi-colored ‘crooked vases’ from @schevevazekes
Here, another arrangement of three from @schevevazekes.
As seen, feminine, shapely pots from @studioluma_ceramics.
Kirsty McKie
Sculptural Ceramicist working in Indonesia
Another example of the curvature coming out of @studioluma_ceramics.
Here are examples of @_viv_lee range of work.
Viv Lee
Sculptural Ceramicist from Glasgow, Scotland
Above, several different designs from @_viv_lee. Browse here.
photo: @etcetera_shiba
Below are several stylings of @nezhno.ceramics.
Lena Medvedeva
Russian Artist and Sculptural Ceramicist
Above, another similar ceramic featured by @nezhno.ceramics
An example of @nezhno.ceramics in use.
Another look at @nezhno.ceramics candle holders.
Here, another candle holder design from @nezhno.ceramics.
So to sum it up, when accessorizing your home, choose artisan, where you can make a soulful connection to the individual vessels and bring the essence of the maker into your space. Above all, be intentional with your selections for your space, go for authenticity over mass-manufactured products and lean into the simple beauty of the Wabi-Sabi Interior style. You won’t regret it – I promise!
Further Wabi-Sabi design styling can be found here.
Similarly, tea ceremonies require an intention and highlight process. For further reading on living slowly and with intention, here.
Further tea inspiration for when it’s time to use those ceramics, here.
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