Kintsugi – The Eternal Ceramic

Kintsugi is a word that means gold (Kin) and unite or join (Tsugi) according to its etymological origins. This famous technique dates back to the 15th century when Japan was very much influenced by Zen Buddhism, a philosophy that emphasizes finding beauty in simplicity and imperfection.

This Japanese art of fixing ceramic pieces with powder varnish or mixed with powder gold, silver or platinum is inherent to the idea that breaks and repairs are a part of the history of an object and should be obvious instead of hidden. They should be added and in a way that embellishes the object by underlining its transformation and history.

Kintsugi is all about transforming a scar into a gem so it’s no surprise that Kintsugi is associated with a way of viewing life.

Photo by: NOMLIVING

Knowing how to value what breaks in us brings serenity.

Appreciate us just the way we are: broken and new, unique, irreplaceable, constantly changing.