‘Keep things simple’- words we all want to live by, right? The infectious smile of a baby, ocean waves kissing the shore, the sun playing hide and seek between the clouds, the serenity of the hills - beauty undoubtedly lies in simplicity. It shows how beautiful and elegant things are when they are pristine. We have known the value of simplicity for ages. However, its importance has been understood and leveraged by only a select few. In fact, the age-old Japanese concept of Shibui emphasises solely on the power of simplicity and subtlety. A prime advocate of ‘less is more’, Shibui helps one appreciate the beauty that simplicity exudes.