Makers & Craft
Kintsugi: Why Japan Mends Broken Pottery With Gold Instead of Hiding the Cracks
Kintsugi is a Japanese craft that repairs broken pottery with lacquer and gold, celebrating the cracks as part of the object's history rather than hiding them. This practice embodies the philosophy of wabi-sabi, finding beauty in imperfection and impermanence.
Elijah Vance·October 17, 2026
