

Wabi-sabi
The most trending style
Wabi-sabi represents a comprehensive Japanese world view or aesthetic centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. The aesthetic is sometimes described as one of beauty that is “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete” in its nature. It is a concept derived from the Buddhist teaching of the three marks of existence (三法印 sanbōin), specifically impermanence (無常 mujō), suffering (苦 ku) and emptiness or absence of self-nature (空 kū). Characteristics of the wabi-sabi aesthetic include asymmetry, asperity (roughness or irregularity), simplicity, economy, austerity, modesty, intimacy and appreciation of the ingenuous integrity of natural objects and processes.
What Is Wabi-Sabi And Where Did It Come From
Wabi-sabi is a Japanese aesthetic that values imperfection, patina, and aging.
It’s often associated with rustic or traditional design, but it can really be applied to any style. Wabi-sabi is all about appreciating the unique beauty of things that are worn or weathered.
It’s a way of looking at life and design through a different lens – one that celebrates the cracks, dents, and scratches that show character and history.
Wabi-sabi is about taking what already exists and making it your own.
It’s about celebrating the beauty of change, even (or especially) when that change is unexpected. So if you’re planning a renovation or makeover, don’t be afraid to embrace the wabi-sabi aesthetic.
Embrace the imperfections and let them add character to your home.
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