The Art of Kintsugi

Embracing Imperfection

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mug transparent bowl sculpture vase

Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form that involves repairing broken pottery by mending the cracks with a lacquer mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. Rather than hiding the damage, Kintsugi embraces it, highlighting the cracks as part of the object's history. The philosophy behind it is rooted in the idea that something broken can become more beautiful and valuable through its imperfections, reflecting resilience and the beauty of transformation. It is also linked to the broader Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, which finds beauty in imperfection and impermanence.