Wabi Creations

Susan Ziel is a self-taught artist who transforms textiles into liberated, technicolor commodities. Susan’s work was featured at the Indiana Design Center, and one of her purses — made from her husband’s retired ties — won a contest and was featured in Haute Handbags. Susan relishes the artistic inspiration of Wabi as she creates her ‘edgy’ purses, fabric bowls, wall hangings and other delightful fare. Susan first encountered “Wabi” as an aesthetic theme after dinner at a restaurant in New Orleans. The entire restaurant was themed in black and white, but the waiters wore hand-painted, colorful ties. The bussers wore black t-shirts with the word “WABI” in prominent white lettering down the front. Wabi is a component of the Japanese phrase “Wabi-sabi,” an idea that accepts impermanence. Wabi elevates asymmetry, irregularity, and simplicity, all positive features of Susan’s art.

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New up lights in our kitchen create a lovely space. Thanks to the dimmer, I couldn’t resist trying the many options after dark - in my PJs, I must confess. 😎💕@susaneziel https://www.instagram.com/p/ChUriA3Oiin-ZOdr59ACttdOXiGeS258yf0eNI0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Minnesota flowers are the best, especially in this glorious vase that keeps on giving … thank you, Carol. https://www.instagram.com/p/ChPaZanOLPp-ZuZPWLtYpSvAwSKWxHWdA55RJc0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Pavlova with fresh berries. @susaneziel #wabicooks https://www.instagram.com/p/ChMyKKkuul9Tdl1VqFKGwIa6iJ7XLrZi3mFFX00/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Erin, our dear daughter, has an amazing chicken wings recipe. We cooked it last night upon return from a VT visit. Ask her for her secret. OMG. @susaneziel @epnz09 https://www.instagram.com/p/ChGP-CIOsM8BbASxRjklBCeC4gXfnNdnSQvCzE0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Wabi Creations is withdrawing from Instagram and Facebook. In speaking with my clients and friends, I am learning that no one sees my posts amidst all of the internet ads and noise. If you would like to follow the Wabi Creations story and designs, send me an email - [email protected] - and I will make sure you receive my monthly email news and good energy. Thank you and be well. @wabicreations https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg1rCM_OQqp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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We totally miss Gabriel! @susaneziel @epnz09 @daniel.j.pesut @gabrielsistare https://www.instagram.com/p/CgxklsbuqFQN1H-pqgTq-EDTQrv2moIyKWBxRU0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Good morning from Vermont! @susaneziel @epnz09 @daniel.j.pesut https://www.instagram.com/p/CgwaytWO6SgdZBI_Pt0GHg-hFS5lIxoM6KeBRk0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A classy Japanese linen fabric and a stack of organic buttons makes for a fun crossbody bag. @wabicreations https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgufa56pr2u/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Wabi Cooks a favorite pizza a la Bainbridge Island … figs, mozzarella, walnuts, prosciutto chips and fresh arugula added at the close. Let’s do Sunday night dinner. Good energy, good eats. @wabicreations . https://www.instagram.com/p/CgsgCkLJhov/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The oversized tote with an additional exterior zipper pocket on the reverse side is quickly becoming a very popular handbag in the new fall collection. Check it out this new paisley decorator fabric design in the online store. @wabicreations #totebag #tote #paisley https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgpp-y-JYOZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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This gorgeous black and grey designer fabric makes a classic crossbody for the Fall/Winter collection … coming soon to the Wabi Creations online shop. @wabicreations #crossbodybag #crossbody https://www.instagram.com/p/CgmCb2fOJEu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The new cork crossbody bag from Wabi Creations … now with a front exterior split pocket plus a back exterior zipper pocket. Fully lined with more pockets inside. Choose your cork fabric color, buttons and strap and you have your very own custom, one-of-a kind bag. Let’s talk. @wabicreations #corkfabric #crossbodybag #crossbody #crossbodybags https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgj1zSaupMc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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New “pop art” designer linen tote in the Wabi Creations online shop. Style extraordinaire. @wabicreations #totebag #tote https://www.instagram.com/p/CgfKPMNpfnO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I think I like the olive green hues better. What do you think? @wabicreations https://www.instagram.com/p/CgUd-xjuvuv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The last of this incredible French decorator silk fabric will soon become a new Wabi Creations crossbody. With the colorful stack of Amsterdam buttons, the textured fabric just shimmers. Coming soon to the Fall/Winter Collection in the Wabi Creations’ online shop. @wabicreations #frenchfabric #crossbodybag #crossbody https://www.instagram.com/p/CgUOLW4urLA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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This is just one of many of the many new “petite” crossbody bags in production. With the addition of a deep exterior zipper pocket, this bag can stow everything - small wallet or credit card holder, phone, sunglasses, keys - with ease. Custom orders welcome. @wabicreations #phonebag #crossbodybag #crossbody https://www.instagram.com/p/CgShHJ_JW6l/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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This new design for the Fall/Winter Collection is a winner. An oversized zipper tote that includes a second exterior zipper pocket plus multiple interior pockets, large enough for a laptop or a tablet. 14” tall, 11” wide, 4” flat base. Gorgeous linen designer fabric and silk cord from the Garment District in NYC. @wabicreations #totebag #totebags #oversizedtote https://www.instagram.com/p/CgP494KJ0GW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=