These old, worn doors on a street front building in Rivarolo, Italy are perhaps a good example of wabi sabi. It could be easy to walk right past these doors and never give them a second glance. That second glance, though, could reveal the beauty in the circular carvings in the middle of each door, as well as the dark and light patina on the wood from untold yers of use.
Do these doors convey a sense of beauty and harmony to you? What, if any, other qualities do you observe in them?
Wonderful and informative post Paul. Years ago I got a book on Wabi-Sabi and found it most enlightening. Your use of this quintessential Japanese aesthetic, coupled with iphoneography is stunning. I look forward to more from you!!
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