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- Every piece is handmade with care, given special attention to detail while embracing the natural imperfections of the hand at work. I am passionate about creating high-quality pieces that are elegant and refined, minimalist, and unique enough to make quite a statement.
- Tell us a little bit about yourself and your store
- My name is Tarika, and I have the delight of being the maker behind Onmisbaar. Married my best friend and biggest supporter. Our journey started in the beautiful Namibia, and we are now building our lives in The Netherlands. I’m a Registered Urban Planner. Nature lover. Coffee drinker. Neutral color fanatic. List maker. Frequent DIYer. Happy traveler. Wannabe plant lady. Dreamer. Creator and believer. This journey has been such a joy and filled with lots of learning. The beauty of clay is that when you first start working with it, it looks nothing like the final product that you desire to create, yet after molding, shaping, sanding, and baking it becomes...ONMISBAAR.
- How did you get started with your own business?
- I wanted something light, something unique, something that stands out, and something with great quality. With limited options and supplies, I discovered clay. In September 2019 Onmisbaar was born and I made my first collection. At that time I managed a full-time job as an Urban Planner and was part of a two-man team that organized local markets in Namibia. I am incredibly passionate about supporting independent designers and shopping with small businesses. Working with local artisans inspired me to take the next step and dream big. We moved to The Netherlands eight months ago. I had to pack-up my business and start fresh. What an adventure! This little hustle of mine has grown in ways I could have never imagined.
- What is your favorite creation and why?
- The little white petals, they are also my best-seller at the moment. Making each petal by hand is such delicate work and very therapeutic. I can spend hours at my workbench creating.
- Tell us about your design/making process?
- Every piece is unique and slow-made by hand. I pay attention to the smallest of details while making every piece. It’s the same as baking; you have to put in love, good thoughts, and patience to get the best results. You have to be surrounded by light and positive energy. My inspiration comes from shapes and colors found in nature, architecture, food, and travel. These little pieces of art are simple, pure, lightweight, and enjoyable. Onmisbaar is fueled by the creative process and the art of slow made. It’s the imperfect perfect details of baked clay, hand-painted patterns, and sanded shapes. Its hours of baking, rolling, cutting, shaping, and assembling to create something unique, like you.
- What tool, object or ritual could you not live without in your workday?
- Coffee, natural light and a clean workbench
- What saying inspires and motivates you to be yourself and do what you love?
- My mother always told me to be true to myself, it stuck with me and helps me in my vision for my small business. Now, of course, it’s important to know who your true self is and to like her, a lot! Honor her, support her, give her a break when she needs one, and love her unconditionally!
- What advice would you give to anyone who’s thinking of building their own handmade or artisan business?
- You have to be resourceful, work hard, be kind, and constantly innovate. Make meaningful work that fosters joy, celebration, and community.
- What’s next for Onmisbaar?
I am super excited to launch my website in September. Finally, I decided to actually go live because if I wait till everything is perfect I’ll never open. Something I am learning right now is to work on my business, not just in it. That means setting aside time every day to look at the big picture of where we’re going, to plan, to develop my goals, and to cast vision. This does not come naturally to me. But I’m learning and I’m growing as I go.
- Image Credit: Styling @weesonmisbaar.com - Model: Janneke Groenewald
- Date Published: August 26, 2020
- Country: The Netherlands
- Media Contact: Tarika Louw
- Contact Details: admin@weesonmisbaar.com
- Website | Webshop URL: http://www.weesonmisbaar.com
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