TikTok’s latest trend has users obsessively labeling everyday quirks and imperfections as “wabi-sabi.” While some find it sweet, others say the trend has already been ruined. First, what is wabi-sabi?

Some interior design aesthetics look so flawless, you’re afraid to touch something for fear of upsetting the perfect display. But if you’re more inclined to create a space that’s meant for actual ...

There is a gentle calm in slightly uneven things: a cup with a small crack, a wooden table with scratches from years of use, a plant that grows in unpredictable directions. These objects may not fit ...

Wabi sabi is “a Japanese aesthetic or world view characterized by finding beauty in imperfection, impermanence, or simplicity,” according to the Oxford English Dictionary. It’s a style, a thought ...

The Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi is about noticing and appreciating imperfection, impermanence, and the understated beauty in everyday life. Embracing the principles of wabi-sabi might be the ...

Wabi-sabi’s history can be traced back to the 15th century in Japan, and, from what I understand, the concept emerged as a reaction to the opulence of the aristocracy at the time. Its tenets are ...

The Rio 2016 Summer games banner captures the triad of quirky beauty, fluidity, and wabi-sabi. Source: ArtDesign Illustration/Shutterstock Over the past few weeks, I ...