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Wabi Sabi Simple

Author : Richard Powell

Publisher : Adams Media

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 15,28 MB

Release : 2004-11-10

Category : Self-Help

ISBN : 9781593371784

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Wabi sabi is an ancient Japanese aesthetic that values the imperfect, the handmade and the simple. By living the wabi sabi life, Westerners would be seeking to find peace and truth through nature, harmony and the little things. Readers can explore all aspects of this wondrous way of life: - Wabi sabi working - doing what one loves and not overdoing it; Wabi sabi eating - valuing the humble and familiar and savouring the exotic; Wabi sabi socializing - gleaning the lessons of the ancient tea ceremony; Wabi sabi creativity - enriching one's life by; valuing individual moments. The author serves as a highly eloquent guide on the reader's journey to a simpler, more fulfilling life



Simply Imperfect

Author : Robyn Griggs Lawrence

Publisher : New Society Publishers

Page : 233 pages

File Size : 45,15 MB

Release : 2011-05-01

Category : House & Home

ISBN : 1550924702

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This revised and updated edition of The Wabi-Sabi House recounts the history of this aesthetic philosophy and reveals ways to introduce it into your home. The ancient Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi is about appreciating simplicity and letting go of the superficial—the perfect antidote to modern consumerism and perfectionism. In 2004, author Robyn Griggs Lawrence helped popularize wabi-sabi in North America with her book The Wabi-Sabi House. In Simply Imperfect, Lawrence shows that wabi-sabi is far more than a style of home décor. It’s a state of mind—a way of living modestly in the moment, stripping away the unnecessary, and finding satisfaction in everyday things. Tracing the rich history of wabi-sabi from its Zen Buddhist roots to the present day, this beautifully-illustrated book also offers tips on: Clearing clutter and blocking noise Integrating salvaged and recycled materials Making and growing things yourself (or supporting local artisans who do) Taking time and space for self-reflection



Wabi-sabi for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers

Author : Leonard Koren

Publisher : Imperfect Publishing

Page : 194 pages

File Size : 36,38 MB

Release : 2008

Category : Art

ISBN : 0981484603

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Beskrivelse: Wabi-sabi is a beauty of things imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete. It is a beauty of things modest and humble. It is a beauty of things unconventional.



Wabi Sabi

Author : Mark Reibstein

Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Page : 56 pages

File Size : 31,88 MB

Release : 2009-05-27

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0316075825

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Wabi Sabi, a little cat in Kyoto, Japan, had never thought much about her name until friends visiting from another land asked her owner what it meant. At last, the master Says, "That's hard to explain." And That is all she says. This unsatisfying answer sets Wabi Sabi on a journey to uncover the meaning of her name, and on the way discovers what wabi sabi is: a Japanese philosophy of seeing beauty in simplicity, the ordinary, and the imperfect. Using spare text and haiku, Mark Reibstein weaves an extraordinary story about finding real beauty in unexpected places. Caldecott Medal-winning artist Ed Young complements the lyrical text with breathtaking collages. Together, they illustrate the unique world view that is wabi sabi. A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book for 2008!



Wabi Sabi

Author : Beth Kempton

Publisher : HarperCollins

Page : 173 pages

File Size : 17,26 MB

Release : 2019-04-09

Category : Self-Help

ISBN : 0062963457

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The definitive guide that teaches you how to use the Japanese concept of wabi sabi to reshape every area of your life and find happiness right where you are. Fed up with the exhausting challenges of our fast-paced, consumption-driven existence, millions of people around the world are turning to timeless cultural traditions to find true meaning. In this transformative handbook, Beth Kempton introduces you to wabi sabi (”wah-bi sah-bi”), a captivating concept from Japanese aesthetics that offers a whole new way of looking at the world. With roots in Zen and the Way of Tea, wabi sabi teaches you to see beauty in imperfection, appreciate simplicity, and accept the transient nature of all things. It inspires you to simplify everything and concentrate on what truly matters. Filled with simple yet profound wisdom, Wabi Sabi will help you slow down, reconnect with nature, and be gentler on yourself. From honoring the rhythm of the seasons to creating a welcoming home, from reframing failure to aging with grace, Wabi Sabi teaches you find more joy and inspiration throughout your perfectly imperfect life.



Wabi Sabi

Author : Andrew Juniper

Publisher : Tuttle Publishing

Page : 180 pages

File Size : 36,41 MB

Release : 2011-12-10

Category : Design

ISBN : 1462901611

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Developed out of the aesthetic philosophy of cha-no-yu (the tea ceremony) in fifteenth-century Japan, wabi sabi is an aesthetic that finds beauty in things imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete. Taken from the Japanese words wabi, which translates to less is more, and sabi, which means attentive melancholy, wabi sabi refers to an awareness of the transient nature of earthly things and a corresponding pleasure in the things that bear the mark of this impermanence. As much a state of mind--an awareness of the things around us and an acceptance of our surroundings--as it is a design style, wabi sabi begs us to appreciate the simple beauty in life--a chipped vase, a quiet rainy day, the impermanence of all things. Presenting itself as an alternative to today's fast-paced, mass-produced, neon-lighted world, wabi sabi reminds us to slow down and take comfort in the simple, natural beauty around us. In addition to presenting the philosophy of wabi-sabi, this book includes how-to design advice--so that a transformation of body, mind, and home can emerge. Chapters include: History: The Development of Wabi Sabi Culture: Wabi Sabi and the Japanese Character Art: Defining Aesthetics Design: Creating Expressions with Wabi Sabi Materials Spirit: The Universal Spirit of Wabi Sabi



Wabi-Sabi Welcome

Author : Julie Pointer Adams

Publisher : Artisan Books

Page : 273 pages

File Size : 27,63 MB

Release : 2017-06-13

Category : House & Home

ISBN : 1579656994

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“An antidote to the veneer of perfectionism so often presented by books of its kind, Wabi-Sabi Welcome offers readers license to slow down and host guests with humility, intention, and contentment.” —Nathan Williams, founder of Kinfolk Wabi-Sabi Welcome is sharing a pot of tea with friends. It is preparing delicious food to nourish, not to show off. It’s keeping a basket of cozy slippers at the door for guests. It is well-worn linens, bouquets of foraged branches, mismatched silverware, and heirloom bowls infused with the spirit of meals served with love. In this lush entertaining manual, author Julie Pointer Adams invites readers into artful, easygoing homes around the world—in Denmark, California, France, Italy, and Japan—and teaches us how to turn the generous act of getting together into the deeper art of being together. In this book, readers will find: unexpected, thoughtful ideas and recipes from around the world; tips for creating an intimate, welcoming environment; guidelines for choosing enduring, natural decor for the home; and inspiring photographs from homes where wabi-sabi is woven into daily living.



Wabi Sabi For Writers

Author : Richard Powell

Publisher : Adams Media

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 38,19 MB

Release : 2006-05-30

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 9781593375966

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- From the author of the successful Wabi Sabi Simple - The first book to apply the principles of wabi sabi to writing - Author Richard Powell studied creative writing at the Kootenay School of Writing under Margaret Atwood, Fred Wah, and Audrey Thomas This eloquent and thoughtful guide explores the unique wabi sabi approach to: - Inspiration--transforming strong feelings into art - Interest--understanding and stimulating the reader's motivation - Community--writer's groups and what they have to offer - Enlightenment--practicing Zen through writing A striking follow-up to Wabi Sabi Simple, this thoughtful, engaging volume provides practical suggestions along with accessible philosophy to make the writing life more productive, peaceful, and fulfilling.



Wabi Sabi Style

Author : James Crowley

Publisher : Gibbs Smith

Page : 168 pages

File Size : 15,89 MB

Release : 2005

Category : Architecture

ISBN : 9781586857530

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Reveals the sparseness, the minimalism of a rich palette of organic colorsnd textures, the manipulation of light and space, and the exquisitlytylized representations of nature in private gardens that embody the essencef Japanese design.



Wabi Sabi

Author : Oliver Luke Delorie

Publisher :

Page : 163 pages

File Size : 38,52 MB

Release : 2018-11

Category : Body, Mind & Spirit

ISBN : 178131831X

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