Mastering Imperfection: KAMEH's Designs Rooted in Japanese Craft Traditions
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Kameh is a Dubai-based collectible design brand founded in 2022, seamlessly blending craftsmanship and artistic complexity to create original home pieces where function and art converge. Drawing inspiration from art, nature, and the human experience, Kameh’s designs reflect a profound exploration of materiality and form.
Each piece is crafted using intricate techniques and layered materials, symbolizing the depth and complexity of the human self. Kameh’s collections strike a delicate balance—juxtaposing the serene simplicity of minimal design with the functional chaos of modern life, offering timeless objects that are both purposeful and poetic.
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Words: designeers
december 2024
DESIGNEERS
What was your “aha” moment for starting KAMEH? Did a particular experience or place spark the brand’s creation?
KAMEH
In 2021, while renovating my apartment, I struggled to find pieces I truly loved. Shipping what I wanted was complicated, especially in a post-COVID world. This inspired me to create my own pieces. After a year of research and finding the right local artisans, I was ready to launch my first collection in early 2022. I’ve always loved creating, and everything I’ve done in my life so fars eemed to lead me toward something bigger. That’s how KAMEH came to life.
DESIGNEERS
Your work draws a lot from nature—do you have a favorite natural spot that inspires your designs?
KAMEH
South Tyrol is where I feel most at peace. I’m captivated by its beautiful forests, the incredible Dolomites, and the striking architecture that seamlessly blends into the natural landscape. It’s a constant source of inspiration for me.
DESIGNEERS
The Japanese charred wood technique, Shou Sugi Ban, is such a distinctive choice. How did you come across it, and what does it mean to you personally?
kAMEH
The KAMEH 0.5 Editions were deeply connected to how I felt at the time—burned out. I wanted to bring that feeling into the pieces I was creating. As I researched the visual expression I wanted for the collection, I discovered the Shou Sugi Ban technique, which felt like a perfect fit. Burning the wood became a way to channel and release my own burnout, creating something meaningful from that emotion.
DESIGNEERS
You’ve chosen to keep your identity private. How does this approach shape the way people connect with KAMEH?
kameh
My intention has always been to focus attention on the work itself. I believe the pieces I create should speak for themselves. Each collection tells a story, and that should be enough to evoke emotions in people. Where I’m from, my age, or my race shouldn’t matter. I feel that focusing on these aspects often creates unnecessary hype around the person, rather than their work.
“I discovered the Shou Sugi Ban technique, which felt like a perfect fit. Burning the wood became a way to channel and release my own burnout, creating something meaningful from that emotion.”
kameh
DESIGNEERS
If you could describe KAMEH’s design philosophy in three words, what would they be?
kameh
For me, it has always been two words: *Imperfectly perfect*. It’s a reflection of my personal journey as a perfectionist learning to find peace in imperfection, both in life and in the objects I create.
DESIGNEERS
What do you want someone to feel when they encounter a KAMEH piece for the first time?
kameh
Melancholy.
DESIGNEERS
Do you have a personal ritual or habit that helps spark creativity?
kameh
For me, it’s always about going down before I come up again. It’s not something I can control, but it’s how my mind works. That cycle of descent and ascent fuels my creativity and produces new ideas.
