Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese craft of restoring 'broken' ceramics. Unlike most restoration / conservation techniques, kintsugi works towards highlighting the traces of brokenness. Embracing all its history.

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Using only natural materials such as

urushi 옻,

wheat flour 밀가루,

clay powder 황토,

cotton powder 솜,

wooden powder 목분,

gold / silver / brass / tin 금 / 은 / 황동 / 주석

Once restored, the ceramic / glass / wood / stone objects may be used as functional tableware. 

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Hon Kintsugi (本金継ぎ) 혼킨츠기

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Modern Kintsugi (簡易金継ぎ) 간이킨츠기

Carries the same value as Hon kintsugi, but replaces traditional urushi (tree sap lacquer) with modern adhesives.

A beginner friendly method that ensures no safety hazards.

However, not fully functional to be used as tableware.​​