Wabi Sabi Essay

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2.1 Chapter Overview Wabi sabi has a huge philosophy. Many writers, artist, designers, poet, and philosopher written on wabi sabi or has been inspired by the concept. Everyone has different perspective to see wabi sabi in their life. The term sabi first seen in the writings of legendary evaluators who used the term to define a new poetic beauty that can be found in autumn evening or in the sight of dull brown birds traveling across a marshland at dawn as explained by Japanese academics in Japanese Court Poetry. Wabi sabi is a great thinking of finding beauty in imperfection. Whether it is human nature, a behavior or a living thing. I see wabi sabi in the life of normal people in my surroundings especially women. …show more content…

The fact of covering of face is translated to garments by covering their heads and face with hoods so if the acid survivors came out so they cover them with confidence as they are. And to take out the elements of natural decay I used elements along with the features and incorporated these elements to develop five garments collection. The finished garments were reflecting the theme in a way that they were appealing and have aesthetical sense. 2.2 Documentary “Saving face” Acid attacks in Pakistan gained international attention with the release of documentary Saving Face by Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy honored Oscar as a best short documentary. SAVING FACE documents the lives of Zakia and Rukhsana the two survivors of acid-attack for bravely telling their stories which is captured on film, as they attempt to bring their assailants to justice and move on with their lives. The women were supported by NGOs, sympathetic policy makers, and skilled doctors such as Dr. Mohammad Jawad, who returns to his home country to assist them. Attorney Ms. Sarkar Abbas fought Zakia’s case and advocated for new legislation. Saving Face is an close look inside Pakistani society revealing each woman’s personal journey while showing how such a terrible problem is handled by reformers. (Sharmeen Obaid,

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