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Wabi-Sabi: The Beauty of Imperfection

Quick fact

The wabi-sabi aesthetic is so deeply rooted in Japanese culture that it influenced the design of the traditional tea ceremony hut, which is deliberately small, rustic, and asymmetrical.

Why this is interesting

You probably know the satisfaction of something perfectly new and shiny. But what if true beauty lies in the crack in the teacup, the faded wood of an old barn, or the uneven glaze on a handmade bowl?