{"product_id":"wabi-sabi-key-tag","title":"Wabi Sabi Key Tag","description":"\u003cp\u003eA quiet reminder to appreciate life as it is. The Wabi Sabi Key Tag brings the beauty of imperfection, simplicity and change to an object you carry every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Wabi Sabi” (侘寂)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Nothing lasts, nothing is perfect, nothing is complete. Imperfection is beauty, simplicity is truth.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e acceptance, impermanence and the beauty of imperfection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique Bronze on brass alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e one Wabi Sabi Key Tag with a key ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.54 in (39 mm) diameter; approximately 1 oz (28 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarry:\u003c\/strong\u003e on your keys, a bag or a zipper pull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGift for:\u003c\/strong\u003e a creative friend, a maker, a partner or someone learning to be kinder to themselves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe meaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWabi sabi is a Japanese appreciation of beauty in what is simple, impermanent and imperfect. A worn surface, an irregular form or the marks of age can reveal the history and individuality of a thing. This perspective invites us to look with greater care at what we might otherwise dismiss as flawed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarried through ordinary days, the key tag offers an invitation to ease the demand for perfection. There is value in a life still unfolding, in work still developing and in the person we are today. Attention and acceptance allow that value to become visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront: beauty in natural forms\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWABI SABI rests across a full moon, with the Japanese characters 侘 and 寂 framed by blossoms and curling clouds. These changing forms of nature express a beauty that belongs to passing moments. The composition encourages simplicity and an appreciation of things in their own character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReverse: room for imperfection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe words on the reverse reflect on three conditions of life: things change, perfection remains elusive and our work is never entirely finished. A small blossom separates the message from its closing thought, “Imperfection is beauty, simplicity is truth.” Together they invite a gentler judgement of ourselves and the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOn good days and hard days\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn good days,\u003c\/strong\u003e let it remind you to enjoy what is here without waiting for everything to be finished or flawless.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn hard days,\u003c\/strong\u003e when your attention settles on a mistake or a perceived flaw, use it as a pause to consider the whole person, effort or experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a key tag\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour keys pass through your hands as you leave home, return and begin another part of the day. Placing this message there makes it part of an ordinary routine: a small opportunity to release an unnecessary expectation and meet the moment with greater ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGive it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful gift for an artist or maker, a friend facing a creative block, or someone who holds themselves to an unforgiving standard. It can also mark a new home, a new chapter or a shared appreciation for the character that comes with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does wabi sabi mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt describes a Japanese appreciation of beauty in imperfection, impermanence and simplicity. Here, it is a reminder to value life without requiring it to be flawless.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the key ring included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This listing includes one Wabi Sabi Key Tag with its key ring. Other keys and props shown in the photographs are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as the Wabi Sabi Coin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt carries the same central artwork and message, with an attachment loop and key ring for everyday use. The \u003ca href=\"\/en-nl\/products\/wabi-sabi-coin\"\u003eWabi Sabi Coin\u003c\/a\u003e is available separately for pocket carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the finish look exactly like the photographs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe antiqued patina can vary slightly in tone and shading, giving each piece its own character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I care for it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep it dry and wipe gently with a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners that could alter the antiqued finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDC Reminder Coins","offers":[{"title":"Antique Bronze Finish","offer_id":67941313806652,"sku":"Wabi Sabi Key Tag (Antique Bronze Finish)","price":36.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/4626\/8220\/files\/wabi-sabi-key-tag-antique-bronze-front-white.jpg?v=1792883688","url":"https:\/\/www.edcremindercoins.com\/en-nl\/products\/wabi-sabi-key-tag","provider":"EDC Reminder Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}