Wabi-Sabi and Woodwalk
During the late fall a friend gave us a book including reference to the classical Japanese aesthetic concept of wabi-sabi. It has many aspects but includes a reverence for what has been well used and served the task for which it was made well (think Velveteen Rabbit), however imperfect or worn or subject to the natural processes of decay. It is not inherently nostalgic or naieve but is definitely not high tech or overtly consumerist.
When Margaret read about it, she said “Hmmmm, I’ve been embracing wabi-abi all my profesional life without having a label for it.” See what you think when you next visit.