Wabi

A celebration of beauty in impermanence

Wabi’s fluid design is influenced by the Japanese concept of Wabi-Sabi, embracing the beauty of impermanence and imperfection.

Wabi features Calico Wallpaper’s inaugural pattern which melds traditional marbling techniques with modern design. By suspending various inks in pools of water we created intricate and evolving microcosmic shapes. We then preserved these transient designs by submerging large sheets of paper in the water, transferring the inks onto the absorbent surface. The resulting pattern combines minimal hues with opulent metallics, capturing a moment in time.

Inspired by the process of working in harmony with water’s state of continual transition and flow, Wabi finds beauty in fleeting forms, celebrating the natural processes that give character to our objects and environments as they are enriched over time. 

See projects here:

Tribeca Condo

London House

London Bedroom

Nolita Loft

Williamsburg Home

Enigma Offices NYC

Texas Apartment

The Peach Residence, Palm Springs

Hayden Panettiere’s Nashville Home

Rosanne Pugliese Store

Gig Harbor Bathroom

Cloudsley Road Flat

Clinton Hill Condo

Fabio Scalia Flagship Salon

Kips Bay Showhouse

Flo Design Socal Gem

Leota Boutique

For more information on the collection or for project inquiries, please contact our Sales team at sales@calicowallpaper.com