Suiseki

Suiseki is the Japanese art of appreciating naturally formed stones that resemble landscapes, animals, or objects. These stones are carefully collected, displayed, and admired for their aesthetic qualities, such as shape, color, texture, and balance. Typically, suiseki stones are small enough to be viewed closely and are often placed on a low stand or within a simple setting to highlight their natural beauty. The practice emphasizes mindfulness and appreciation of nature's artistry, transforming ordinary stones into objects of contemplation and artistic expression within a cultural context rooted in harmony and simplicity.