Material Honesty

Material honesty of sola flower

When people think of art or design, many imagine something sleek, polished, and perfectly crafted. But there’s another concept, one that’s a little quieter, a little deeper. It’s called

“Material Honesty”

This design philosophy comes from architecture and art. It’s about embracing the natural beauty and true character of materials. Letting them be what they really are. Not trying to make one material look like something else. Not covering things up or forcing perfection.

Wood is wood. Concrete is concrete. If it has lines, cracks, or grain let it show.

That’s not a flaw. That’s the material speaking for itself. And that’s exactly how we treat sola flowers at Plawanature.

Sola wood, made from the soft inner wood of the Jointvetch plant , is a natural material full of charm — and full of conditions.

• It’s thin, delicate, and not very flexible.

• It absorbs color unevenly.

• Over time, it turns yellow and becomes brittle.

But those qualities, they’re not problems. They’re what make it interesting.

When we create sola flowers, we don’t start by asking,

“How do we make this look exactly like a real flower?”

Instead, we ask, “How can we help this material express itself in the form of a flower?”

We don’t force the wood to become something it’s not.

We work with it, learning, shaping, adjusting by hand.

We respect what it can and can’t do.

Sola flowers may not look exactly like fresh blooms, but they have a kind of beauty no other material can copy. Every piece has its own grain. Its own texture. Its own story.

Each flower is handmade.

Each one is unique.

Each one is a quiet celebration of imperfection.

We believe not everything needs to be perfect to be beautiful.

Sometimes, being honest with the material, with the process, with ourselves is far more powerful than chasing flawless results.

So if you love things that are alive with character, filled with little details, and shaped by human hands. Sola flowers are exactly that