Kintsugi
How to mend breaks: red and black urushi (part ...
Once mugi urushi has been used to glue the broken fragments together, and sabi urushi has been used to fill the nooks and crevasses, phase 3 of the repair process...
How to mend breaks: red and black urushi (part ...
Once mugi urushi has been used to glue the broken fragments together, and sabi urushi has been used to fill the nooks and crevasses, phase 3 of the repair process...
How to mend breaks: sabi urushi (part 2 of 3)
Once mugi urushi has been used to ‘’glue’’ broken fragments together, part 2 of the repair process is making and applying sabi urushi.
How to mend breaks: sabi urushi (part 2 of 3)
Once mugi urushi has been used to ‘’glue’’ broken fragments together, part 2 of the repair process is making and applying sabi urushi.
How to mend breaks: mugi urushi (part 1 of 3)
When beginning kintsugi-repair, the first question to ask is, ‘‘how is the piece damaged?’’ Is it broken, cracked, or chipped? First and foremost, accurately identifying the fractures is an art in...
How to mend breaks: mugi urushi (part 1 of 3)
When beginning kintsugi-repair, the first question to ask is, ‘‘how is the piece damaged?’’ Is it broken, cracked, or chipped? First and foremost, accurately identifying the fractures is an art in...
What is urushitsugi?
Kintsugi-repair restores broken pieces with urushi tree sap, and often finishes the repair in gold or silver powder. As a restoration practice, pieces repaired with hon-kintsugi are aesthetic, food-safe, and...
What is urushitsugi?
Kintsugi-repair restores broken pieces with urushi tree sap, and often finishes the repair in gold or silver powder. As a restoration practice, pieces repaired with hon-kintsugi are aesthetic, food-safe, and...
Kintsugi Apprentice Stories: Summer 2023
In Summer 2023, we welcomed our inaugural class to Kyoto for the first ever Kintsugi Apprentice Program.
Kintsugi Apprentice Stories: Summer 2023
In Summer 2023, we welcomed our inaugural class to Kyoto for the first ever Kintsugi Apprentice Program.
Repairing glazed and unglazed pieces
Even before repairing a piece, we always recommend Step 0: Creating a Patient Chart. This requires thoroughly assessing the piece in front of you and one of the most important...
Repairing glazed and unglazed pieces
Even before repairing a piece, we always recommend Step 0: Creating a Patient Chart. This requires thoroughly assessing the piece in front of you and one of the most important...
The Case for Hon-Kintsugi
As kintsugi gains traction and awareness across the world, it is valuable to note that there are two distinctly different restoration methods. It isn't that one method is good and...
The Case for Hon-Kintsugi
As kintsugi gains traction and awareness across the world, it is valuable to note that there are two distinctly different restoration methods. It isn't that one method is good and...
Our ‘‘Winter in Kyoto’’ itinerary
Japan's winter traditions weave heritage with seasonal transitions. The celebration of Toji, Winter Solstice, marks the longest night of the year, symbolizing beginnings and the possibilities that await. And during...
Our ‘‘Winter in Kyoto’’ itinerary
Japan's winter traditions weave heritage with seasonal transitions. The celebration of Toji, Winter Solstice, marks the longest night of the year, symbolizing beginnings and the possibilities that await. And during...
Examples of Japanese ceramics
Japan’s nutrient-rich, volcanic soil, combined with centuries of cultural influences, have given rise to a wide spectrum of ceramics. Here are a few prominent representations of Japanese ceramics from across...
Examples of Japanese ceramics
Japan’s nutrient-rich, volcanic soil, combined with centuries of cultural influences, have given rise to a wide spectrum of ceramics. Here are a few prominent representations of Japanese ceramics from across...
Kintsugi Dictionary Part 4: Keshiki
In kintsugi, the Japanese term keshiki refers to the lines and shapes formed through repair. These lines and shapes tell the tale of who made the piece, where it comes...
Kintsugi Dictionary Part 4: Keshiki
In kintsugi, the Japanese term keshiki refers to the lines and shapes formed through repair. These lines and shapes tell the tale of who made the piece, where it comes...
