The spirit of Japan is not always easy for westerners to understand but staying in a traditional Riokan helps clarify the meaning of Wabi Sabi
Wabi suggests freshness-simplicity-quietness
as in fresh crisp bedding rolled out on tatami mats each evening
Sabi suggests a burnished beauty
like the weathering of wood
the tarnish on brass-
the creeping of moss on stone
There is nothing Wabi Sabi about a Ferrari |
| Precise Perfection |
Images that define the beauty and serenity of WABI SABI
an old grape stake fence
worn leather of well used books
a chair seat with all the scars of age
down cushions with permanent impressions
of hours well spent
...freyed and faded silk
...peeling paint on ancient candlesticks
A blossom in decline speaks of fleeting beauty
Stunning interiors reflecting Wabi Sabi
INTERIOR-STEPHEN SILLS ASSOCIATES
INTERIOR DESIGN-STEPHEN SILLS ASSOCIATES
INTERIOR DESIGN -DARRYL CARTER
INTERIOR DESIGN-DARRYL CARTER
Fresh seemingly simple interiors that are never vulgur or overdecorated
So leave the Ferrari in the garage (if you can afford one)
Keep upholstery simple, neutral, and timeless
ESPECIALLY if you are on a budget...
shop antique malls and flea markets for pieces PAST PERFECT.
Recognize the beauty of places ravaged by time
siding battered by the elements
a tarnished faucet
a tangle of rusted fencing
...tendrils weaving through rafters
I love that Wabi Sabi spirit of Japan- an appreciation for the beauty of imperfection.
I always attempt to imbue my own design projects with that same spirit believing
there is much to be said for perfect imperfection ...
But all things in good measure
now I am off to have my car washed.
Cheers,
Rela
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