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Book Talk: Shibui – The Japanese Art of Finding Beauty in Aging

Join Sanae Ishida to discover the meaning of “shibui” - the Japanese philosophy of finding the simple, subtle beauty that emerges with time. Through watercolor illustrations, personal stories, and mindfulness reflections, Shibui: The Japanese Art of Finding Beauty in Aging offers Eastern wisdom to help readers embrace healthy aging with joy and grace.

Through engaging personal essays, watercolor illustrations, and practical activities, Japanese-American author Sanae Ishida presents a refreshing alternative to Western anti-aging messages. Each chapter explores a different dimension of aging beautifully: beauty (bi), health (kenkou), purpose (mokuteki), wealth (tomi), connection (tsunagari), and approaching life’s end (owari).

Readers will find:

  • Personal anecdotes that bridge Eastern and Western perspectives on aging
  • Gentle watercolor illustrations that bring Japanese concepts to life
  • Cultural insights into Japanese traditions that honor aging
  • Practical exercises and reflections to apply shibui principles to daily life
  • Simple activities to cultivate appreciation for life’s later chapters

This beautifully designed gift book offers both wisdom and actionable ideas for anyone seeking to age with grace, purpose, and joy. Perfect for readers who enjoyed Ikigai, The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly, and The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning.

Engage with these words through a thoughtful presentation led by Sanae Ishida, followed by a conversation and Q+A with TATTER’s founder, Jordana Munk Martin.

Date
Thursday, November 13th, 2025

Time
6:00-7:30pm ET

Location
Zoom, a link will be sent to participants before the event.

Cost
Tickets for this event are sold on a sliding scale with a suggested donation of $25, but if you wish to pay less or more than the suggested donation, you may select a different amount from the drop down menu.

As always, we are grateful for your support, which ensures the continuation and preservation of textile knowledge. Thank you for making this series possible. 

Tatter Library is a registered 501(c)3. Our speaker series is part of our community programming and proceeds support the continued success of our talks with artists, scholars, and historians we admire. For this event, all ticket proceeds will go towards keeping this series alive. 

Click here to purchase a copy of Shibui: The Japanese Art of Finding Beauty in Aging

**This session will be recorded. A link to the recording will be emailed to all those who register following the live session and will be available to all who register for 1 month, until December 13th.

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