Kiurushi

Items marked as preorder ship in approx. 3 weeks from order

Kiurushi, or raw urushi, is the fundamental ingredient necessary for nearly every step of the traditional food-safe kintsugi repair method.

If you're a beginner of kintsugi and still need to get all the materials, we recommend purchasing our complete Kintsugi Kit. 

We collaborated with a master restorer and his apprentice to show you the most authentic and thorough kintsugi method that will breathe life back into your item and make it last for decades. Learn more

Disclaimer

To customers who purchase urushi in tube products:
To prevent the urushi from hardening, please place it in the refrigerator immediately upon arrival and store it there after opening the package as well. Storage at room temperature will cause the urushi to expand and cause it to rupture or leak.

Urushi contains a compound that can cause minor skin irritation, to a more severe allergic reaction, depending on the individual. While urushi can cause skin irritation in its raw, wet state, once it has completely hardened, it is absolutely food-safe and one of the most durable natural materials. 

Should you experience alarming inflammation from touching urushi, or from simply being in the presence of urushi, please remove yourself from the room and consult a doctor for immediate medical attention. 

For most people, touching urushi will cause minor irritation and itchy skin that can last up to three weeks. Proper handling like wearing gloves and a long-sleeve shirt help to prevent accidental contact with urushi. 

POJ Studio is not liable for any adverse reactions caused by urushi. If you accidentally touch urushi, massage the affected area well with any plant-based oil straight away, like you would when removing make-up, and thoroughly wash with soap thereafter.