Wabi~Sabi ” Even pronouncing the name it brings a peacefully reaction in my mouth , my mind and my senses .
Wabi~ Sabi a Japanese term that essentially means finding beauty in imperfection. Wabi refers to living with humility and simplicity while being at one with nature, while sabi is defined as the ability to accept the lifecycle of anything as it is, the grow and the decay .
For the interior design and decor,Wabi refers to the kind of beauty found in asymmetrical, uneven or unbalanced things. The asymmetry of a ceramic bowl is an example of wabi; an example of Sabi is the lovely patina found on a rusted old metal wall, together the two words encapsulate much of the organic and natural beauty seen in the world around us.
A Wabi-Sabi home is one that embraces authenticity, finds value in the lovingly weathered and lived-in, and promotes an overall sense of peace and tranquility using simplicity. Rather than always adding the latest shiny new thing or obsessing over making every detail perfect, followers of Wabi-Sabi interiors find harmony in authenticity and imperfection.
Wabi ~Sabi interior design bring us back to Nature
The fundamental principle of Wabi Sabi Interior design is the connection to earth and natural materials, but with an accent to Authenticity.
Waba~ Sabi interiors are based on organic materials and elements from nature due to the neutral energy they bring ; artisanal accents made of stone , wood in addition of Plants that being the imperfection of the Nature right at your home .
A Waba Sabi follower keeps a specific piece of decor because it has a powerful meaning to him/her , eventhoug it might not be the perfect fit for the existent decor, when it comes to wabi sabi the imperfection is well perfect!
This trend doesnt use minimalism, instead aims to things that are essential to a calm and joyful
spirit.
Tranquility ~ Simplicity ~ Authenticity are some of the characteristics of a real Waba ~ Sabi Home .