Japanese Kintsugi: The Art of Repairing with Gold (19/20)

Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer mixed with gold, silver, or platinum. This practice celebrates the beauty in imperfection, with the repaired piece becoming even more unique than before. It reflects the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, which finds beauty in impermanence and transience. The story behind Kintsugi lies in the appreciation of life’s flaws and the belief that brokenness can be a path to greater beauty.