The Beauty of Imperfection with Wabi-Sabi

The Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic and the Interior

Wabi-Sabi is the Japanese aesthetic philosophy, rooted in the Buddhist tradition, that centres on "the beauty of imperfection and impermanence". From cracked ceramics to aged wood, faded paint to natural texture, it embraces imperfection.

Core Elements

• Materials bearing marks of wear
• Handmade and asymmetrical forms
• Natural texture and colour variations
• Simplicity and stripping away everything unnecessary

Practical Applications

The Kintsugi technique (repairing broken ceramics with gold lines) is the visible form of this philosophy. Cracked wall surfaces, raw concrete or aged wood are the interior reflections of the Wabi-Sabi aesthetic.

Colour Palette

Faded, neutral and earth tones — beige, light brown, matte black and natural grey — make up the colour universe of this philosophy.