Fixing a broken item can be an act of art in itself. While not all repairs return the object to its original functionality, creative repairs can bring new life and beauty to the item. Kintsugi is a ...

If you've heard of Kintsugi already, you probably associate the term with the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery. This lacquering method uses gold and other metals to mend fragmented pieces, ...

In 2023 I visited Japan where there’s an art form known as Kintsugi, which means “to join with gold.” When a ceramic bowl or treasured piece breaks, it isn’t thrown away. Instead, it’s carefully ...

Kintsugi, the ancient Japanese art of repairing broken pottery, is not only giving damaged plates and bowls another life, but teaching everyday Australians about the beauty in broken things. In ...

Have you ever broken something of value? Maybe you broke your favorite coffee mug, a bone in your body, a family heirloom, a garage window, an appliance in your home. Alternatively, maybe what was ...

Loading external pages may require significantly more data usage than loading CBC Lite story pages. Naoko Fukumaru found the art of kintsugi at a moment when she'd least expected to find it. She'd ...

In the heart of Japanese tradition lies a mesmerising art form that transforms brokenness into beauty. Kintsugi, or "golden joinery," is a practice that not only repairs but also beautifies the ...

A beloved cup or bowl — perhaps a family heirloom — slips from our grasp and falls to the floor, shattering into pieces. A serious illness or injury rends our bodies and spirit. A pandemic forces ...