For centuries traditional Japanese design has been characterized by a minimalist approach. The lines are spare and the patterns border on the austere. These design elements represent the single most dominant characteristic of traditional Japanese poetry, art and architecture. The simplicity engendered by this minimalism is also rich with deeper meanings.

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