rusticity
Rusticity is the quality or state of being rustic, commonly associated with simplicity, sturdiness, natural materials, and a connection to rural life. The term derives from the Latin rusticus, meaning belonging to the countryside, and is used to describe both tangible environments and cultural attitudes rooted in rural contexts.
In design and architecture, rusticity denotes an aesthetic that favors rough textures, exposed timber, stone, clay,
In literature and visual culture, rusticity is used to portray rural life and values, ranging from sentimentalized
As a cultural concept, rusticity can signal place, tradition, and social identity, but it is also subject