Kintsugi - The art of healing the "rifts of life"
Yesterday, I read an article about a technique of Japanese people in order to turn broken pottery to a piece of art. They call this technique is “kintsugi”.
You can see this article here 👇
https://www.forbes.com/sites/yjeanmundelsalle/2020/08/19/the-ancient-craft-of-kintsugi-continues-to-fascinate-contemporary-artists/?sh=533755373afb
Kinstugi is an ancient Japanese technique that uses gold to restore cracked pottery. Items that seem to have to be discarded will be put on a very special new shell after being "healed" by the talented hands of artisans.
In Japanese, Kin = gold, tsugi = repair.
Stemming from the consciousness of “Wabi Sabi” - accepting the imperfection, ephemeral and impermanence of all things - the Japanese see beauty and truth in the cracks and are determined to mend them. They believe that the item is made more special by the cracks that only it possesses, thereby giving rise to the Kintsugi technique.
While Kintsugi's origins aren't entirely clear, historians believe that it dates back to the late 15th century. According to legend, the craft commenced when Japanese shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa sent a cracked chawan—or tea bowl—back to China to undergo repairs. Upon its return, Yoshimasa was displeased to find that it had been mended with unsightly metal staples. This motivated contemporary craftsmen to find an alternative, aesthetically pleasing method of repair, and Kintsugi was born.
In an age that respects youth, perfection and the new, Kintsugi art still holds a special philosophy - our life is like a broken tea cup. Caring for and loving broken pieces can teach us how to respect what has been hurt and left scars and imperfections, starting with ourselves and those around us.
Kintsugi Sarkis collection for Bernardaud PHOTO ANASTASIA VOLKOVA. COURTESY OF BERNARDAUD
You can find many beautiful and gorgeous “kintsugi" products from Bernardaud collection.
Kintsugi Sarkis collection for Bernardaud PHOTO LILY ROSE. COURTESY OF BERNARDAUD
