I find it is challenging for Westerners to interpret Eastern concepts.
Re: Do all hand-made beads exhibit wabi-sabi? -- Rosanna Post Reply Edit Forum Where am I?
Posted by: Frederick II Post Reply
02/10/2017, 01:12:48

"Wabi
Wabi means things that are fresh and simple. It denotes simplicity and quietude, and also incorporates rustic beauty. It includes both that which is made by nature, and that which is made by man. It also can mean an accidental or happenstance element (or perhaps even a small flaw) which gives elegance and uniqueness to the whole, such as the pattern made by a flowing glaze on a ceramic object.

Sabi
Sabi means things whose beauty stems from age. It refers to the patina of age, and the concept that changes due to use may make an object more beautiful and valuable. This also incorporates an appreciation of the cycles of life, as well as careful, artful mending of damage."

http://mercury.lcs.mit.edu/~jnc/nontech/wabisabi.html



Modified by Frederick II at Fri, Feb 10, 2017, 16:19:18

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