Yugen vase by Astrid HautonDimensions: D 11.5 x H 35 cmMaterials: woven washi paper, waxed black Valchromat.« Yugen », in Japanese, refers to an ideal of grace and subtlety. The Yugen vase has been designed toembrace this mysterious sense of beauty in its subtle curves, creating a delicate collar around floralarrangements. The presence of the Yugen vase is an invitation to seek for beauty through the most subtildetails of life.The Yugen vase is part of the Kawayama collection.Made from the weaving mat that covers the tatamis, the Kawayama collection takes this iconic element ofthe Japanese culture to a new dimension. Traditionally flat and straight, the tatami suddenly expands involume and curves, to become luxury homeware and contemporary furniture. Each object is made by hand,following a unique and meticulous process, which reveals the surprising structural properties and sublimatesthe vibrant effect of this woven material.The YUGEN vase comes in different colour combinations. It contains a glass cylinder that can be easilyinserted or removed thanks to a simple device delivered with the vase. It also comes with a metal grid tomake ikebana.Astrid HautonInspired by the Asian culture and the practice of Zen, Astrid Hauton creates high quality objectsand decors, with clean lines, which invite contemplation and inspire inner calm.After graduating from ENSCI-Les Ateliers, Astrid chose to work with artisans in Vietnam, Laos andCambodia, where she collaborated with NGOs for 3 years. In contact with them, she discoveredlocal know-how and materials, and learned about oriental wisdom.Back in Paris, she created the studio in 2015 and joined the Ateliers de Paris. Following herartistic residency in Kyoto in 2017, Astrid started to study Zen philosophy and Feng-Shuiprinciples, which enlighten her on the art of living a harmonious life.Her approach to design consists of considering “interior” and “interiority” as intrinsically linked. Tocombine the art of living “at home” with the art of living “in ourselves”, in order to better inhabitthe world.Astrid Hauton Studio explores know-how and sublimates materials, to create collections ofsingular objects in limited series. The studio collaborates with prescribers, architects and brands,to jointly design soothing spaces thanks to tailor-made creations.