Behind Wabi-Sabi Livingware is an entrepreneur from Utrecht with a keen eye for structure and a deep appreciation for aesthetics. My professional background lies in the financial sector as a business controller. In a world of hard numbers and logic, I found my balance in the tranquility of handmade objects and the richness of different cultures.

Inspiration without borders

My vision of living and design has been shaped by travels to countries like China, Japan, South Korea, and Spain. In each of these countries, I saw how daily rituals—from an elaborate coffee ceremony to a simple dinner—were enriched by the right customs and materials.

Wabi-Sabi Livingware was born from the desire to make that cultural inspiration tangible. For our current collection, we've consciously chosen to collaborate closely with producers in Spain. My ambition is to expand this in the future to include direct, ethical imports from other countries that originally inspired me, always maintaining transparency and honest craftsmanship.

A personal motivation: Neurodiversity

Wabi-sabi Livingware reflects how I see the world. As an autistic entrepreneur, I highly value a low-stimulus, harmonious environment and the beauty of being different. In the Japanese philosophy of Kintsugi —healing fault lines with gold—we see that imperfection gives an object its character.

We also apply this philosophy to our business operations. We strive for an inclusive world, specifically creating opportunities for neurodiverse talent and those distanced from the labor market. At Wabi-Sabi Livingware, we celebrate people and objects exactly as they are: unique, lived-in, and full of individuality.