Wabi Sabi Explained: The Beauty of Imperfection in Japanese Aesthetics
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WABI SABI is in many ways like the bittersweet taste of the last strawberry in this old Zen tale. It is an expression of the beauty that lies in the brief transition between the coming and going of life, both the joy and melancholy that make up our lot as humans.
When looking for wabi sabi pottery either overseas or at home the following are guidelines on what to look for: Functional rather than decorative Rough and organic feel Little to no defined design Dark, mute colors, preferably with a natural ash glaze Complexity in color and texture Naturalness and ease of use
a key aspect of wabi sabi design: that of a love for the unconventional—not simply for the sake of being unconventional but rather because unconventional art stimulates different ways of perceiving art.