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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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This Nov. 11, 2018 photo shows an example of Kintsugi at the Kuge Crafts workshop in Tokyo. Kintsugi is an ancient Japanese method of repairing broken pottery with gold that creates a new work of art.

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 ...

For some, the journey out of childhood is a long one, involving the healing of deep wounds to the self. These wounds are the result of feeling unloved, marginalized or dismissed, or constantly ...

Kintsugi is the traditional Japanese art of repairing ceramics with lacquer and gold dust. The idea is to highlight the imperfections of a piece and celebrate its new form, rather than hide its chips ...

During a brief moment in her brilliant ode to triumph over adversity, Beyoncé’s Lemonade visual album features a kintsugi piece. No, not the latest Grammy-nominated album from rock band Death Cab for ...

Sometimes doing things the way they've always been done isn't the best way to go, as Death Cab for Cutie found out while recording its latest album, "Kintsugi," which brings the band to Troutdale's ...