All things are impermanent in nature.
The Vimalakirti Sutra
wabi-sabi, adj. and n.
adj.
Relating to or designating a Japanese aesthetic or world view characterized by finding beauty in imperfection, impermanence, or simplicity. Also: designating a style, appearance, etc., reflecting this aesthetic.
The philosophical ideas behind wabi-sabi guides much of how I live my life, in both a material and a personal sense. These images represent objects I’ve found in my travels that speak to me at some fundamental, aesthetic level. All of them exhibit the wear of being used every day, with minimal concern for preserving them for posterity, or that concern being stretched over so long a time-span as to be rendered functionally a non-factor.
Brush. Ladakh, India. (Sony A7S II)
Partially-gilded statue. Phuket, Thailand. (Sony A7S II)
Empty bowl (for paint?), Ladakh, India. (Sony A7S II)
Dye bowl and yarn. Ladakh, India. (Sony A7S II)
Ceremonial hat. Ladakh, India. (Sony A7S II)
Monk's notes. Ladakh, India. (Sony A7S II)