Repairing Myself Through Kintsugi, One Gilded Shard at a Time
I spent studying a broken tea cup was a minute I wasn’t doom-scrolling or buying athleisure to self-soothe, but rather ...
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3 Rules From The Japanese ‘Kintsugi’ Philosophy For Lasting Love
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 ...
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Broken a pot? Copy the Japanese and fix it with gold
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 ...
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Portland Japanese Garden exhibit showcases art of kintsugi, where broken ceramics are reborn, imperfections and all
Kintsugi is the 500-year-old Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics with lacquer and gold dust. It’s meant to highlight the imperfections of a piece and celebrate its new form, rather than ...
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Japan's ancient philosophy that helps us accept our flaws
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 ...