Everything Kintsugi

The Japanese reparation technique of kintsugi is not just a form of repair but a form of transformation. It allows anything that has been damaged to be put back together, but to also show off the scars of its damage. Instead of trying to hide from the fact that something is broken, kintsugi instead embraces the change. Why does this matter? Because it creates something that is very easy to identify with. We all have falls in our life, and we all get back up again. Kintsugi is almost a philosophy, as opposed to just a form of repair. What,...

When it comes to the items we use on a daily basis, high up on this list is almost certainly going to be bowls. We use bowls for just about every kind of culinary engagement. From storing sauce to condiments and sides to soups and more, bowls are a very useful item to have at home. However, when a bowl gets damaged, cracked, snapped, or even smashed, we often feel compelled to bin it and replace it anew. However, with the Japanese decorative art of kintsugi, you could create a kintsugi bowl instead. But should you? Should you replace that...

When it comes to getting a tattoo, we often have many ideas that float around in our heads. The concept of getting a tattoo that is based around the kintsugi, though, can seem a touch abstract. Kintsugi is an ancient form of repair that was first conceptualised in Japan. Instead of replacing something broken, such as a vase, you use a strong substance to connect the broken parts back together. Then, any gaps are filled-in with the material – often a glue-like substance that is enhanced with gold or silver colouring. The gaps and the cracks are then shown in...

When something breaks in your life, is your first instinct to replace it? Or is your first instinct to reach for the tools to repair it? If you are in the former, you can benefit from some positive changes in perspective. You see, the ancient Japanese reparation technique of kintsugi is one that is built upon changing perspective. It leans heavily on the concept that damage alone is not reason enough to discard something. Instead, that damage becomes part of the story; it becomes a meaningful, heartfelt tale for you to tell the wider world. That is why the kintsugi...

We have all been there – the vase that you love so much and use every year has been smashed. It was dropped on the floor, and has now smashed into three distinctive pieces. You cannot find every last part of the material, though, so even if put back together it would be filled with gaps and the like. What can you do? Most would throw the vase out and start again. However, have you ever thought about creating a kintsugi vase instead? A kintsugi vase is a vase that has been pieced back together using the Japanese technique of...

Are you someone who finds it hard to let go of something? Do you see something as irreparably damaged if it becomes physically impacted? Then you might benefit from learning about kintsugi wellness. At its heart, the Japanese restoration technique of kintsugi is used to help shine a light on the changes. To never hide the journey. For example, a broken vase might normally be put in the bin. With kintsugi, you could restore that to its previous glory whilst also adding some clear lines of silver or gold to show where the cracks previously existed. This creates a new...