Hand made and imperfect in the wabi sabi style has reached the American potter’s world. This odd philosophy derived from Japanese culture celebrates imperfection, impermanence and incompleteness. It can be considered a rebellion against the widespread perfection of mass market manufacturing. With so many excellent ceramics coming out of China, we are overwhelmed with them. So when a pot is created in wabi sabi rustic, it becomes a one of a kind, stand-out item. Match that with the perfect cactus or succulent and you have something truly unique that reflects your own personal style.

In the past I might have passed up this pot but now its look, much like that of a child’s project or a beginner’s odd piece, makes it incredibly appealing.

We’re not talking fancy glazes and symmetry here. This pot with its texture made by rope impressions offers a beautiful contrast to the symmetry of succulent plants.

Those hand made pinch pots on the top row are now hot stuff in the pottery world and surprisingly expensive. Though they may seem easy to make, this is far more difficult than you think. However, for everyone new to making pottery, finally there is a demand for all your weird, funky early work that is far from perfect. And all those starter pots that show up at yard sales are suddenly Wabi Sabi cool.

Learn more about wabi sabi at Wickipedia  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wabi-sabi