These textiles would be
passed down through
generations, each of
whom would add their
own pieces of scrap
fabric. While the practice
of boro was considered
shameful for most of
Japan's modern history,
it is now seen as a
beautiful development
in the nation's cultural
development. Its
imperfections are now
seen as beautiful,
charming details, conjured
in times of hardship.
Y
ou don't need to be
an expert on Japanese
philosophy or have a big budget
to adopt wabi-sabi principles in
your home. There is no 'wrong'
way to go about it; you simply
need to shift your perspective
from one of perfecting to one of
appreciating.
Edit. It can be tempting to
constantly add new things to
your home, but wabi-sabi is
all about stripping back the
unnecessary to allow yourself
to live well. Consider getting rid
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