Juinui Son
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Juinui Son (즨의 손) is a Metzettan aesthetic ideal and philosophic concept relating to the ultimate refinement of basic forms. Present throughout Metzettan culture, in is one of the four heavenly virtues of Kanjinism along with geo-ban, salajida and gwangye. "Juinui son" is usually translated as "master's hands," revealing the central idea of the worldview wherein simplicity belies quality. Juinui son provided a visual language recognised by Metzetta's ancient merchant class; unable to flaunt their wealth openly for fear of reprisal and theft they would find ways of being quietly understood as successful by other merchants. It is the most popular of the heavenly virtues in modern Metzetta, having stood the test of time for centuries without ever going out of fashion, albeit with interpretations and implementations evolving over the years.
Definition
Juinui son can be thought of as high quality displayed through simple, understated forms made by an expert. It is not flashy at first appearance but soon reveals itself through close examination. Juinui son can only be achieved through years of practice focusing entirely on one's chosen craft. A state of juinui son can be achieved in any endeavour from pottery to calligraphy to gardening. Even a humble chef simply peeling potatoes can practice juinui son.
Examples
Commonly discussed embodiments of juinui son include:
- Clothing: one of the earliest examples of juinui son employed by Metzetta's merchant class was the wearing of a seemingly humble mettubok robe furnished with an exquisite silk lining usually hidden from view but affording the wearer increased comfort. The Emperor himself is expected to dress in accordance with juinui son values and to this day wears seemingly normal suits which upon examination reveal themselves to be expertly stitched down to the last detail and cut from the finest, most comfortable fabrics.
- Ceramics: The most famous example given of juinui son is the so-called master potter. Consider an amateur and a master crafting a bowl or cup; while the rough dimensions may match well, the difference between the two articles will be clear as soon as they are handled. Anyone can craft a simple bowl but only a master can craft one that is perfectly smooth, of even thickness at all points, free of imperfections and do so in a quick and efficient manner.
- Poetry: Juinui son is often practised in verse; short poems of no more than 4 lines are common, making maximum use of each and every word for the best effect. The longer a poem becomes, the further it strays from juinui son as each individual word carries less weight.
- Chopsticks: Another example from the merchants of antiquity; simple chopsticks which may be unassuming to the layman could be crafted from exotic woods or in some cases even famous individual trees.
Modern times
Today juinui son continues to be practiced by the artisans and companies of Metzetta in every industry. Hyansae Motors famously studied juinui son when developing their top-of-the-line sedans, crafting a car which perhaps appears unremarkable at first but offers the best possible driving experience through the use of selected materials, soundproofing, suspension and ergonomics.
Metzettan guitarists prefer to compose or improvise solos with relatively few notes with maximised rhythm, emphasis and tone rather than rapid flurries of notes due to the influence of juinui son.