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What is the meaning of kintsugi?
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Kintsugi directly translates to “joining with gold” in Japanese. The method of kintsugi, also known as kinsukuroi, is to repair broken pottery by mending individual pieces with lacquer mixed with gold, silver or platinum. Kintsugi leans into the philosophy that broken items should be repaired to enhance rather than disguise. Browse a variety of kintsugi pottery on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Blue kintsugi vase with crocodile leather
Located in MEAUX, FR
A truly exceptional piece: Blue Kintsugi vase with crocodile leather inlay
This 21 cm blue
Category
2010s French Vases
Materials
Gold
Green kintsugi vase with Kagome maki-e
Located in MEAUX, FR
exceptional piece, this Kintsugi vase is a real treasure that will bring a touch of refinement and inspiration
Category
2010s French Vases
Materials
Gold
Art nouveau Kintsugi vase PIERRE PERRET VALLAURIS
By Pierre Perret
Located in MEAUX, FR
PERRET VALLAURIS’ in the base, this vase is a true work of art.
Despite some accidents (broken handles
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Gold
Blue kintsugi vase with Hermes silk
Located in MEAUX, FR
A daring fusion of Japanese tradition and French high fashion.
This sky-blue ceramic vase carries
Category
2010s Arts and Crafts Porcelain
Materials
Gold
Kintsugi blue geode vase
Located in MEAUX, FR
Midnight Blue Porcelain Vase: A Reinvented Heritage
This 21 cm midnight blue porcelain vase is
Category
2010s French Vases
Materials
Gold
Kintsugi Black face vase
Located in MEAUX, FR
Dark Elegance and Luminous History: Matte Black Porcelain Vase, Golden Scars
Let yourself be
Category
2010s French Vases
Materials
Gold
$2,884