Wabi-sabi, a imperfeição no fazer manual de superfícies têxteis

Abstract

Wabi-sabi, a japanese concept, concerns everything that experiences the passing of time, that is imperfect, incomplete and impermanent. This work shows the creative process and development of textile surfaces which express this concept. First, it was necessary to know the cultural aspects and understand the japanese aesthetic concepts, to then develop the research and interpretation of the japanese traditional textile techniques. A different vision is proposed for the theme in respect to the beauty, as the imperfection, the nature's transitoriety, the damage caused by the passing of time. Based on the chosen references, the development of textile surfaces which represent these characteristics is done: textiles which recall to the complex wabi-sabi concept using manual techniques. The shibori and katazome techniques, allied to natural dyeing, were explored, and also techniques based on discharging.