Wabi sabi was really a reaction against opulence. It was at the height of opulence that the humble utensil was re-introduced, now understood as a beautiful object. Many tea masters lived in extreme splendour, as they were employed by powerful warlords. The first recorded tea master was the Zen monk Murata Shuko (1423-1502). It is… Continue reading Wabi sabi and opulence
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