Large Blue Kintsugi Bowl with Ivy Pattern

Kintsugi Bowl

Swirls of blue glaze encompass the exterior while the pattern of leaves and vines adorn the inside. The glossy, smooth finish completes this complex, yet artistic, bowl. 

What is Kintsugi?  Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the pieces together and accentuating the seams with gold. Kintsugi came from the Japanese philosophy of embracing imperfection. It treats the breakage and repair as part of the history of an object, rather than something to be hidden. As a result, something more unique and beautiful is created.

Our Creation Process:  Our items are one-of-a-kind and repaired in a manner that accentuates the breaks while also beautifying the mended seams. Some practitioners of kintsugi completely cover the seam with mending material, however, we attempt to preserve the authenticity of each break by allowing it to stay visible after repair. We feel this adds to the beauty and meaning of the finished item.

What Kintsugi Means to Us:  At Kintsugi Reborn, we believe that when something treasured has been broken (or a person has experienced hardship) the process of overcoming challenges to heal and be made whole again is a beautiful example of “rising from the ashes”. The phoenix in our logo exemplifies this theme of being reborn both figuratively and literally. 

What's Included:  Each item arrives wrapped in gold tissue paper and includes a card explaining the meaning of kintsugi (see pic).

Please Note:  The item you receive will be similar to the one pictured, however, every item breaks differently and each kintsugi repair is unique. If you would like a picture of the item that you'll receive, please contact us immediately after placing your order and we'll be happy to send you a picture before shipping. 

▪ Items are not repaired using real gold

▪ Items are intended for decorative purposes only

▪ Items are not meant to hold liquid and are not food-safe

▪ Hand-wash with care only