Roughly defined as the philosophy of embracing natural beauty and the imperfections of life, wabi sabi is more of a lifestyle approach than design aesthetic. Kintsugi art, the Japanese practice of ...

In a world obsessed with optimization, glow-ups, and endless self-improvement, the rise of wabi-sabi feels almost rebellious. Rooted in Japanese philosophy, wabi-sabi embraces imperfection, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. The Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi is about noticing and appreciating ...