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 ...

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?

A snaggle tooth. A gap in someone’s smile. A birthmark or mole. What do each of these facial features have in common? They all have wabi-sabi. Not to be confused with the sushi accompaniment, ...

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 ...

A living room features natural fibers, calming colors, and houseplants as part of wabi sabi decor. - AnnaStills/Shutterstock If there were a contest for brilliant Japanese takes on aesthetics, there'd ...

Gardening is supposed to be relaxing, but it can be exhausting edging every border and precisely pruning every plant. Relax: ...

“Wabi-Sabi.” – 📺 King of the Hill This scene captures one of King of the Hill’s most unexpectedly profound moments — when ...

According to Yahoo, Wabi-Sabi "is a Japanese aesthetic philosophy centered on finding beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and the incomplete." Well, that couldn't be on display more perfectly than ...

After spending several years in Tokyo, a family revamps an American Foursquare with a fresh floor plan, a glassy extension, and an appreciation of Japanese design. By the time Peter Hennessy and ...

A snaggle tooth. A gap in someone’s smile. A birthmark or mole. What do each of these facial features have in common? They all have wabi-sabi. That’s according to TikTok’s latest trend, which has ...