Arakabe

A highly textured interior finish incorporating straw within the surface.

Arakabe style finishes are characterised by the integration of straw within the clay, creating a surface with pronounced texture and visible fibre throughout.

The finish retains clear evidence of the application process. Surface depth, inconsistency, and material density are integral to its appearance, resulting in walls that read as materially present rather than smooth or uniform.

Customisation

This finish can be adjusted through the following parameters:

  • Straw type (Long Straw, Short Straw, Prairie Grass)
  • Straw proportion and texture scale
  • Colour (Clayworks colour range, colour matched, or bespoke colour)

This finish may be achieved using:

  • Clayworks Interior Clay Plaster
    • Demi Rustic
    • Rustic

This finish is suitable for interior applications only.

Arakabe example finishes

Arakabe

Work with our Design Studio

We welcome conversations with architects and designers to explore ideas and develop finishes through sampling and specification. Our team is here to support the process from initial enquiry through to realised surface. Please get in touch to discuss your project.