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Kintsugi (metal-joining) of broken vessels

Kintsugi

I kintsugi (metal-joining) a broken vessel that I usually use. I was very attached to it and cherished it so much that I was reluctant to dispose of it, and I wanted to revive it and use it again.Many people are requesting Kintsugi with this kind of feeling. I believe that this is the time for Japan’s “mottainai” culture to flourish.

Baccarat glass

The glass of Baccarat broke and was repaired with a piecing joint. An arabesque pattern lacquer work was applied on gold on a black jet background.

KINTSUGI – Miraculous Chawan

Created in fire, Then thrown to the ground, Broken into pieces! An inferior Chawan, Not worthy of being used In the dirt, wind and rain Buried for 400 years Worthless rubbish. Oww, a hoe hit my head Threw me into the air And onto the dirt Nuisance in the rice field! Gentle hands pick me up, Take me home, wash me. Joined to other broken pieces With gold, reborn as A beautiful new Chawan Gilded and precious People cradle me, admire me. Bring their lips to me To sip delicious macha. Cherished, happy to be cherished, I want to live For another hundred years, Maybe forever.