Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer mixed with powdered gold, creating visible seams that highlight rather than hide the breaks. It originated in Japan in the 15th century, when broken tea bowls were repaired with lacquer and gold, fitting with the tea ceremonies values of humility and imperfection. It symbolizes resilience, renewal, and embracing flaws as part of an object''s beauty and history.

In Japanese Kintsugi translates to "'golden joinery'" or 'golden repair. It physical practice is a metaphor for rebirth, healing and the Wabi-sabi philosophy of the beauty of imperfection. It can also symbolize resilience, renewal, and embracing flaws as part of an object''s beauty and history.

Our kintsugi pieces are finished in your choice of 23.5 karat genuine gold or a durable, more affordable gold-effect finish that looks just like real gold.

Cracks, chips or missing pieces, can often be restored, though extremely fragile shards may not always be repairable.

No, it is not food-safe, so best for decorative use only.

If cleaning is needed, use a damp cloth and aply gently without scrubbing. Avoid temperatures above 150 degrees Farenheit and sunlight to prevent colors from fading.

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