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Tag: wabi-sabi

FS Raku evokes raku pottery.
Brick Tiles, Design Trends, Virtual Coverings 2020

The authentic magic of raku

Francisco Segarra took the ancient raku technique as his source of inspiration for the FS Raku range, experimenting with it and coming up with a brick-format tile whose colours, textures, crackle effect, and surface nuances all evoke the authentic beauty of raku pottery. Continue reading The authentic magic of raku

diaryofatileaddictApril 1, 2020September 19, 20231 Comment
Quarter Circle by Marianne Smink
Art and Artists, Dutch Tiles, New Tile Designs

Inherent Imperfection

Marianne Smink designs and makes screen-printed ceramic tiles, and digitally-printed wallpapers. Her aim is to achieve beauty through the inherent imperfection of hand-made work, drawing on the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi. Continue reading Inherent Imperfection

diaryofatileaddictJanuary 16, 2017September 4, 20251 Comment

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