putting the funk in functional wares
FOUNDED IN 2025, SOWASA IS SHORT FOR "SOUTHERN WABI-SABI".
Wabi-sabi is an ancient Japanese philosophy that finds beauty in things imperfect, impermanent and incomplete. Like existence, we believe beauty is a dynamic event that occurs between you and something else.
SMALL BATCH CERAMICS
Our ceramic wares are meant to sit alongside you - helping maintain presence and a deeper sense of chill -while contimplating the relativity of all things.
SUPPORTING PEOPLE
Commission and made to order work gives us the opportunity to create unique, useful objects which cultivate moments of presence and catalyze connection between people, materials, and small business communities.
SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESS
By participating in local markets, SOWASA is connected to a network of like-minded small business owners in Travis and Hays county. This collaborative community works together to expand our collective reach. We also offer affordable branding and design services to help get very small businesses off the ground.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Clare studied Industrial Design at Massachusetts College of Art and Design. After a successful 15 year career designing and developing things that ranged from costumes and coffee makers, to YETI Coolers and treadmills, she threw the towel in on her big-business career and started SOWASA.