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What is the term for the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection and transience?

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Wabi-sabi

Wabi-sabi celebrates the natural cycle of growth and decay. It values authenticity and the marks of time, often seen in pottery repaired with gold (kintsugi).

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