Kintsugi is a traditional technique of gluing broken or chipped vessels with lacquer and decorating the joints with gold, silver, or vermilion.
Since the Muromachi period (1333-1573), kintsugi has been recognized as an artistic value to enjoy, beyond the role of repair and restoration.
Glass repairing
We Using "Shin Urushi (New Lacquer)"
New lacquer is a synthetic, plant-based material that is
less expensive than lacquer, less prone to causing rashes,
and dries quickly.
Teapot repairing
Kintsugi is reviving as a familiar custom.
We hope that by raising interest in "Urushi(lacquer)" and increasing the number of people involved in the production of lacquer, the amount of genuine lacquer produced will increase, leading to the preservation of the beautiful culture and art of Japan.
Kintsugi workshop
We offer a one-day Kintsugi workshop in various places.
Ayaka Yanagisawa (Kintsugi YANAGIYA)
I have loved art since childhood and studied graphic
design in University. I became fascinated with kintsugi when I repaired
my own precious pottery, and started working as "Kintsugi Yanagiya".
In order to spread the joy of kintsugi. We hold kintsugi workshops,
detailed and enjoyable, in various locations.
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