Vu Van

I’m Vu Van—woodworker, storyteller, and founder of Wabi Roots. I carve each piece of jewelry by hand from salvaged and storm-fallen wood, blending old-world techniques with modern symbolism. As a U.S. Air Force veteran turned artisan, I believe in honoring the imperfect, the weathered, and the deeply personal. My work is rooted in nature, shaped by the spirit of wabi-sabi, and guided by the quiet beauty of things made slowly and with care. Through Wabi Roots, I share not just jewelry—but stories meant to be worn, remembered, and passed on.