The difference between wabi and suki

The difference between wabi and suki: the beauty of lack and the beauty of play

"When we begin to see lack as beautiful, the world will quietly change."

The name WABISUKE embodies two aesthetic sensibilities.
One is "wabi" - the ability to accept lack and loneliness and find beauty in them.
The other is "Suki" - the attitude of seeking beauty, playing with it, and innovating.

These two are like stillness and movement.
Accepting wabi and seeking suki.
Both are sensibilities that lie at the root of Japanese beauty.

Wabi - profound beauty in tranquility

Wabi is the feeling of the weight of time, for example, in the cracks in a well-used piece of pottery.
Finding the taste of something that is more than perfect in something that is not perfect.
The "wabi-cha" style that Sen no Rikyu introduced into the tea ceremony is a symbol of this spirit.

Wabi does not deny what is lacking.
Rather, it is a state of mind that makes one feel that "it is precisely because there is something lacking that it is beautiful."

Suki - Enjoying, innovating, and loving beauty

The origin of the word "suki" is "like."
Composing waka poetry, selecting tableware, and setting up a tea room - this attention to beauty and playfulness is what makes up the art of tea.

If wabi means "accepting things as they are,"
Suki means "loving things as they are and making them even better."

A connoisseur is someone who pursues beauty.
WABISUKE is a brand that combines the serenity of wabi with the playfulness of sukiya.

This difference is something we want to convey to young people.

The modern world is overflowing with information and things.
However, perhaps the sensibility to see beauty in what is lacking is what is needed in the coming age.

Wabi is freedom in silence.
Sukiya is creation in play.
Both of these are aesthetic sensibilities that reside in WABISUKE products.

The "Wabi" and "Suki" spirit that reside in WABISUKE's crafts

• A tote bag that becomes more beautiful with use • A logo design that emphasizes white space • A mix of tradition and playfulness in the colors (crimson, vermilion, aloeswood...)

Each one is imbued with the spirit of wabi and sukiya.

Summary: Embrace scarcity and don't forget to have fun

Wabi and suki.
Silence and play.
Acceptance and creation.

WABISUKE wants to convey these two aesthetic sensibilities to the younger generation.
And it is our hope that our products can inspire you to discover quiet, profound beauty in your everyday life.