What Is Kintsugi?金継ぎとは？
Kintsugi is the traditional Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with natural lacquer and finishing the mend with gold or other materials. TSUGI shares it through workshops, repair and pieces.
Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art of repairing broken pottery using natural lacquer, often highlighting the repaired areas with gold or other decorative materials.
Rather than hiding cracks and chips, Kintsugi embraces them as part of an object's history, transforming them into unique features that add beauty and character. It reflects a Japanese aesthetic that finds beauty not only in perfection, but also in the marks and stories that make each piece unique.
Traditional Kintsugi using natural lacquer is a delicate, time-intensive process. Depending on the extent of the damage, it can take over a month to complete.
Because lacquer needs to be dried in a carefully controlled environment with suitable temperature and humidity, each stage requires patience, care, and craftsmanship.