The beauty of imperfection

One of the Japanese crafts that we admire the most is Kintsugi . Specifically, it is a traditional Japanese technique for repairing broken pottery, where the shards are joined together with gold glue. Kintsugi stems from the Wabi-Sabi philosophy, which is about seeing the beauty in imperfection. When the broken parts are put back together, it creates a whole that is more beautiful than it was before. Beauty is thus found in the defect rather than focusing on the fact that the pottery no longer appears in its original state. Mistakes become a strength and part of its history.

With our Kintsugi repair kit allows you to preserve your favorite ceramics and give them new life. The manufacturer states that the product is safe for use with food at a maximum temperature of 100 degrees. We recommend that ceramics repaired with Kintsugi is not dishwasher or microwave safe. The set comes in a nice box and is available in both silver and gold. In addition to ceramics, the set can be used to repair glass.

Recycle instead of buying new

In line with the recent focus on recycling and reducing resource waste, the philosophy encourages us to cherish our things instead of buying new ones. In other words, we should take a closer look at the things we have that can be given a new life. It is easy to press the order button when something breaks, but by repairing things yourself, you can contribute to a greener everyday life by recycling . At the same time, the joy arises from the fact that your favorite things in the home do not have to go to waste, but instead get their own unique expression that neither you nor anyone else can buy.

The Wabi Sabi philosophy - the beauty of imperfection

The philosophy behind Kintsugi is related to more than just pure craftsmanship. It can also be transferred to how we humans should celebrate the 'mistakes' and experiences we may have in our baggage from having gone through something difficult or challenging. Mistakes and past experiences make us stronger, which is why it should be celebrated and used to understand how it has shaped and changed us.

A Japanese saying goes that our strength is our weakness. The statement should be used to remind us that our idea of ​​strength can change, and that we should not take anything for granted. Life, people, love, and yes, pottery shards all need to be cultivated and nurtured with attention and dedication. And so we should all remember what the title says; to find joy and beauty in the imperfect - regardless of faults and shortcomings.