Kintsugi: How Japan's Gold-Repair Art Turns Broken Pottery Into Something Celebrated
Kintsugi is a Japanese tradition that repairs broken pottery by highlighting the cracks instead of concealing them. Artisans use lacquer and gold to join the pieces, treating each repair as part of the object's history. The practice reflects the wabi-sabi philosophy, which finds beauty in imperfection and impermanence. Its emphasis on mending rather than discarding has also made it relevant to modern sustainability discussions. The article presents Kintsugi as both an artistic custom and a broader lesson about valuing things over their full lifespan.
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