Japanese Armor Society Forum

dozo.

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

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

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.

Here’s my attemt at creating a Sen no Rikyu inspired tea scoop
Made it from a piece of bamboo in my garden that happen to have a very interesting pattern.

Jan

Jan, a man of many talents.

Very nice, Jan!

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

Jan

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

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