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Kintsugi: Why Japanese art mends broken pottery with gold, not hiding cracks

Kintsugi is a beautiful Japanese tradition that honors broken pottery not by hiding imperfections but by accentuating them with lacquer and gold. This artistic approach signifies a celebration of each object's journey, revealing its story. Mirroring the wabi-sabi philosophy, Kintsugi has found modern relevance in sustainability, promoting the idea of repairing rather than discarding.

1 Nov 2026 11:03 am