Sen no Rikyu

[Luc Taelman]

dozo.

[Luc Taelman]

wabi-sabi is also used on armor. Look at this Kato kabuto, worn, far from perfect, damaged.
Momoya, zen and beautifull.

[John Wee Tom]

There have been teaspoons made by Sen no Rikyu that have sold for huge amounts.

[Luc Taelman]

Sen no Rikyu's tea ceremony was influenced by the Christian mass ceremony. I find this an interesting detail. Nobunaga was very much interested in the European culture. Sen no Rikyu started his carreer in that period.

[Jan Pettersson]

Here’s my attemt at creating a Sen no Rikyu inspired tea scoop

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Made it from a piece of bamboo in my garden that happen to have a very interesting pattern.

Jan

[Piers Dowding]

Jan, a man of many talents.

[John Wee Tom]

Very nice, Jan!

[Jan Pettersson]

Thanks, guys!
I’m lucky to have a good mentor who introduced me to many exciting aspects of Japanese history and culture.

Jan

[Uwe Sacklowski]

Wabi-sabi touch.....well done Jan

[Luc Taelman]

Jan, now you only have to downsize the frontdoor of your house. You are allmost there!