Kintsugi, the Japanese art of mending broken pottery with gold, is the inspiration behind a new hair coloring trend. This ...

In the 500 year old art of Kintsugi, which translates more or less as ‘joining with gold’, broken pottery is repaired with a seam of lacquer and precious metal. Trust the Japanese to ...

The ancient Japanese art of kintsugi has existed for thousands of years as a method of mending broken pottery. Now, it’s taking off in the UK as a popular crafting activity, but why? As I ...

Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese craft technique that utilizes lacquer and gold to repair broken ceramic pieces. Kunio Nakamura, the 52-year-old kintsugi artist who operates Rokujigen ...

KAWAGOE, Saitama -- Numerous broken ceramic grenades lying in the bottom ... ceramics from various regions in Japan, such as Shigaraki and Mino ware, were used as substitutes for metal and were ...

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Japan’s ancient art of celebrating broken pottery is rooted in an eastern philosophy of life that finds beauty in imperfection. Many believe it can help us accept our flaws and foster a sense of ...

Kintsugi is an ancient Japanese art form that offers a profound metaphor for understanding human relationships. Translating to “golden repair,” Kintsugi involves repairing broken pottery with ...

Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold or silver, highlighting the cracks instead of hiding them. It reminds us that our struggles and flaws don’t diminish us—they ...