Buvanha X Artists
Petra Verkade
Petra Verkade
A unique one-off edition every month
In collaboration with Petra Verkade, we translated her fascination with Japan - its clean aesthetic and the balance between art, architecture, and nature - into a unique Limited Edition design, inspired by the Japanese art island of Naoshima.
She is the sixth artist in the Buvanha X Artists series , in which we create an exclusive collection of artistically designed travel towels together with selected artists from all over the worl
Meet Petra
“This towel is more than just a travel essential – it’s a tribute to Japanese culture, inspired by the art island of Naoshima, a place where architecture, nature and art come together in perfect harmony.
I am struck by the balance between structure and softness – the clean concrete lines contrasting with the sea, the light and the shadows.
In my design I wanted to capture exactly that feeling of peace and attention – combined with playful shapes and patterns that subtly refer to my great source of inspiration Yayoi Kusama.”
How Japan inspired her…
For her towel design, Petra was inspired by the special atmosphere of Naoshima – a place where modern architecture, contemporary art and untouched nature meet.
With this design she aims to capture not only the aesthetics of Japanese craftsmanship, but also the sense of balance, creativity and inner peace that characterizes this island.
The clean lines of the architecture, the play of light and shadow and the iconic dots of the Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama come together in Petra's design to create a modern work of art.
It is an expression of attention, craftsmanship and inspiration – an ode to Japanese culture and to the creative process that makes Naoshima such a special place.
Support the SieboldHuis in Leiden with every travel towel sold.
“For this Limited Edition, I chose the SieboldHuis as the charity – a museum that showcases the beauty of Japanese art, tradition and design through its exhibitions.
Because my design is so strongly connected to Japanese culture, it feels extra special to be able to share a piece of Japan here in the Netherlands through this collaboration.”
For every towel sold, we donate €1 directly to the SieboldHuis, to support their work and continue to strengthen the connection between cultures.
Curious about what's to come?
Every first Sunday of the month we launch a new design, each with a unique story. Put the dates in your agenda and don't miss any of our special creations!
Sunday, December 7