Wabi sabi is a Japanese aesthetic and philosophical concept that finds beauty in imperfection. It values simplicity, subtlety, and the appreciation of the modest, rustic, and imperfect.
How to choose a good gift that would reflect the Wabi Sabi concept? Choose things made of wood, stone, paper, ceramics, or textile. Go for earthy tones, such as brown and beige, or some soft neutrals, such as white or soft shades of gray.
Textured Pillow
Pillows are such an easy solution for reaching maximum coziness. Additionally, pillows in earthy tones, such as brown, beige, and similar, can give out the feeling of simplicity and relaxedness, add some nice texture to them and you’ve got a real touch of Wabi Sabi.
Rustic Vase
Ceramic vases make it so easy to achieve the Wabi Sabi feeling in any ambient. They go well with lots of interior design styles, weather it’s Rustic, Minimalistic, Japandi, Scandinavian, or Boho. Vases with sand glaze hit perfectly the Wabi Sabi aesthetic.
Wooden Bowl
As wood is also an essential material for the Wabi Sabi aesthetic, don’t miss to add something wooden to the interior. The easiest option is to add some wooden bowls.
The bowl we found has an amazing black finish, making it look really classy and beautiful. It’s available for $38 on Amazon.
Ceramic Incense Holder
For creating a relaxed space that would be ideal for relaxing, meditating, leisure, the space would need some additions to help out. One of the unique additions can be a nice incense holder that would match the Wabi Sabi concept.
We found the best one for that purpose, you can get it for $15 on Amazon.
Throw Blanket
Is there anything that creates a cozier vibe than a blanket? Throw blankets literally elevate the space! Get some in earthy tones and you add to the Wabi Sabi-inspired style at home.
Here’s a nice lightweight and airy choice for $22 on Amazon.
Jute Braided Rug
Blanket are the coziest things in this world, but the same goes with rugs. Rugs can immensely impact the space. Finding the right rug is thus very important. Jute rugs might be an excellent choice for Wabi Sabi-inspired spaces. They give out the natural vibe and simplicity, creating a calming and earthy atmosphere.
Noguchi Rice-Paper Floor Lamp
Noguchi is a famous Japanese-American designer and his work reflect Wabi Sabi principles a lot. They have the simple minimalist aesthetic that goes so well in spaces that follow the Wabi-Sabi philosophy. Rice-paper lamps give the soft an warm lightning, so they create a tranquil and peaceful vibe.
Mirror with a Wooden Frame
Although mirrors are not particularly good choice for gifts, as most cultures relate them with misfortune, they do improve space immensely. For those who are not superstitious, mirrors with wooden frames can match the Wabi Sabi look.
We found a mirror of irregular shape with nice wooden frame for $80 (25″x 20″) on Amazon.
Book on Wabi Sabi
Finally, your friends or loved ones might not yet be into Wabi Sabi or they might not know the concept at all. Introduce them to it by gifting them a nice handcover edition of the definitive guide on Wabi Sabi, recommended by many – Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life, by Beth Kempton.
