Purse and Zen: A minimalist design
Purse and Zen: A minimalist design
Silence is not the absence of sound.
It means being calm and in the present moment.
WABISUKE's purses are imbued with this serenity.
There are no gaudy decorations or excessive functions. The simple act of "opening" and "closing" has the power to calm the mind.
This time, I would like to quietly look at the Zen spirit that lies hidden in the everyday item known as a clasp purse.
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The space within the form
The structure of a clasp purse is surprisingly simple.
A metal frame and a single fastener. Open it to see inside, and close it to make a sound.
However, there is something about that snapping sound that resonates with you, like the warning stick that signals the beginning of zazen.
The shape of WABISUKE's clasp speaks of "space."
Don't be afraid to leave space and only include what you need.
Its purity speaks in silence, like a stone placed in a Zen garden.
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The beauty of "omission" learned from Zen
In Zen thought, "omit" does not simply mean reduction.
It is the act of highlighting the essentials by removing the unnecessary.
When placing stones in a garden or choosing a hanging scroll for a tea room, the question is not "what to add" but "what to leave behind."
The clasp purse has also been refined over a long period of time to a form that deserves to be preserved.
It fits in the palm of your hand, is easy to open and close, and has functions that help regulate the user's movements.
Each piece is minimalist, yet brings a quiet rhythm to everyday activities.
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Tools are a mirror that reflects the heart
In the world of Zen, everyday actions themselves are considered training.
The hand holding the broom, the sound of a teacup being placed down, the angle at which the sliding door is opened.
Everything helps you focus on the here and now.
When we open a purse, our attention naturally turns to our hands.
What to take out and what to put away.
This series of actions acts as a mirror that reflects your state of mind.
WABISUKE hopes that its purses will be a tool that encourages this kind of awareness.
We hope that this will provide an opportunity for you to stop and take a breath in your daily life.
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Reexamining the meaning of "possession"
We live in an age where everything is over-functioning and information is overflowing.
In this context, tools like clasps make us reexamine the meaning of possession.
Gently wrap up only what you really need.
Every time I open it, my heart is at peace.
Every time you close it, you let go of something unnecessary.
The clasp purse may be the gateway to such a "Zen-like lifestyle."
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Towards a quiet everyday life
WABISUKE's purses are by no means conspicuous.
However, in everyday life, there are unexpected moments that remind us of "quietness."
It's like the sky reflected on the cobblestones after the rain.
It is a tool that grows with the user over time and with their memories.
Every time I pick it up, my mind becomes clearer.
We hope to be that kind of person.
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Conclusion: Abundance in Nothing
A "reduced form" does not simply mean simplicity.
It is about having "white space" that brings tranquility to the mind of the user.
A purse speaks without speaking.
What do we find in that silence?
Like standing in a Zen garden.
When we hold a clasp in our hands, a new space is created in our lives.
It may be the beginning of abundance.