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KINTSUGI Imari Porcelain Tea Bowl | Japanese Traditional Method
KINTSUGI Imari Porcelain Tea Bowl | Japanese Traditional Method
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This broken porcelain plate was repaired using traditional kintsugi techniques. All the ingredients used for the repair process are natural and food safe.
The repair process of this item was completed by our Kintsugi artist at Traditional Kintsugi Shop TSUGU TSUGU, Tokyo, Japan.
The chipped area of this plate was filled with natural Japanese lacquer called "Urushi." The lacquer was then dusted with genuine 23 kt gold powder.
■Size: Diameter 8.5cm Length 8.5cm Height 4.5 cm
■Era: Late Edo / Meiji
■Types of Pottery (Intention to Use): Small bowl Tea Bowl
(Imari) refers to the famous Japanese porcelain from the town of Imari.
(Tea Bowl) is a bowl used for drinking tea.
■How to care for an item repaired with kintsugi:
Items repaired using traditional kintsugi techniques should be treated with the same care as traditional lacquerware.
Please note the following:
1. Fractured points repaired with urushi lacquer become stronger as time passes. It is recommended that you start using the item several months after this item was repaired.
2. Do not place an item repaired with kintsugi in a microwave, a dishwasher, an oven or an open fire.
3. Hand-washing is advised. Make sure to wash your repaired item gently and avoid scrubbing around the repaired cracks.
4. Be careful not to scratch the repaired parts when using sharp cutlery such as forks and knives.
5. Please make sure that the parts repaired with urushi lacquer are not damaged by other plates and cups when storing your tableware on your cupboard shelves.
6. Do not place the repaired item in a fridge for too long.
7. Do not soak the repaired item in water for too long.
8. Store the item in a place where it is not directly exposed to sunlight.
■ Important Shipping Information
For EU customers:
Customers are responsible for paying any customs duties before receiving their orders. Unfortunately, we cannot estimate the customs fees in advance. We have heard that customs duties in the EU can be particularly high. Please note that we do not offer refunds under any circumstances.
If you refuse to pay the customs duties upon delivery, the shipping company will dispose of the item on the spot, and we will be charged an additional disposal fee.
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What is Kintsugi?
Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form that originated in the 15th century, and it's been around for over 500 years. When a cherished piece of pottery or porcelain breaks, Kintsugi specialists repair it using natural materials such as genuine lacquer and then decorate the repair marks with gold or silver to make them stand out instead of trying to hide them. Rather, we should allow cracks and blemishes in our belongings to shine and tell a story of their own. The result is an object that's more beautiful than before it was broken, and uniquely valuable because of its history. This is the kintsugi philosophy.
We Are Kintsugi Specialists
Tsugu Tsugu is proud to be part of this ancient tradition—we use only natural materials for our kintsugi repairs. We know where beginners tend to get stuck in the process because we receive so many repairs every day and have taught kintsugi classes for years. That's why our products are filled with educational information and easy-to-understand instructions, along with YouTube videos on the proper way to perform authentic kintsugi. Our goal is to help people around the world successfully perform authentic kintsugi and enjoy a long and prosperous life with their beautiful and favorite pottery.
About Tsugu Tsugu
At Tsugu Tsugu, we are proud to offer kintsugi classes almost every day so that you can share in the fascination of restoring broken pottery.
We believe that there's something special about a piece of broken pottery—it's not just an object that needs to be thrown away, but rather it becomes a treasure once repaired with gold or silver lacquer and put back together. We want to make sure that as many people as possible get to experience this ancient Japanese technique and feel the same joy we do when we see our customers' faces light up with excitement.