What is “Kintsugi”?
Kintsugi is the traditional Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics. The broken pieces are reattached using lacquer mixed with gold dust, incorporating the repaired cracks into its design.
Kintsugi has a long history of over 300 years, existing since the Muromachi period.
Breathe new life into your old, broken ceramics through Kintsugi today.
Benefits of “Kintsugi”
Some things are just irreplaceable, and one of those are “memories”.
These inevitably accompany your old ceramics, such as memories from an enjoyable holiday, wedding, or even simply hand-me-downs from the older generation.
The memories accompanying these broken ceramics cannot be bought, even if you replaced it with an exact same one.
“Kintsugi” not only allows you to physically repair these broken ceramics, but also preserves these fond memories that you may have.
“Kintsugi” Fun Facts
Fun Fact(1)The History of “Kintsugi”
Kintsugi has existed since the Edo period,when Chanoyu, or the “Way of Tea” began to be commonly practiced.Back in those days, Chanoyu was a hobby for the rich and famous.
The famous warlord, Oda Nobunaga, was also an avid collector of tea utensils.He would even reward his subordinates with high-quality tea utensils for outstanding contributions.To these subordinates who received such utensils, it was the one and only proof of their achievements in battle.
As these high-quality utensils could not be bought with money,They would be repaired and reused when broken.
That is how Kintsugi came into being.
Fun Fact(2)The Unique Japanese Sense of Beauty
After ceramic utensils are repaired with Kintsugi, these repaired cracks came to be known as “Keshiki”, or scenery in English.
For example, the picture below shows a repaired ceramic utensil that resembles a river flowing through a majestic forest.
These “Sceneries” are an embodiment of the unique Japanese sense of beauty.
Fun Fact(3)The Ceramic Loving Country, Japan
Japan is known to be a country that loves its ceramics.
There are many different types of ceramics in Japan, such as Kutani, Shigaraki, Karatsu, Koishiwara, and Bizen wares, to name a few.
Japanese are mindful about the aesthetics of the dish that is used to plate food.The plate used for the cuisine is matched according to the season and the types of ingredients used.
From flat to deep dishes,There are more types than one can imagine.
It can be said that the four seasons and the plentiful ingredients have contributed to the birth of many different types of ceramics in Japan.
Notice: Kintsugi Hands-on Workshop in TOKYO
Have a hands-on Kintsugi experience, the traditional Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics.
Kintsugi has existed since the Edo period, when Chanoyu, or the “Way of Tea” began to be commonly practiced.
The broken pieces are reattached using lacquer mixed with gold dust, incorporating the repaired cracks into its design.
Experience first-hand the Japanese concept of frugality by breathing new life into broken ceramics,an experience that money can’t buy.
Kintsugi workshops are now being held in Tokyo!
Try your hands at Kintsugi, the art that celebrates the beauty of imperfections!
Event Details
Date & Time
every Saturday AM10:00-11:30
Venue
nakameguro cafe brownstone
Address：1-4−13 2F Higashiyama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Maximum Capacity
10 Persons
Things to Bring
None.
Broken ceramics and repair tools will be provided.
Participation Fee
10,000yen
Language
English, Chinese, Japanese
To Register
Send a message to the following email address with your name.
We will send you a reply if you are shortlisted for this event.
our email adress：kintsugikurashi@gmail.com
We are looking forward to seeing you.