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Japanese calligraphy artwork featuring the bold character “坤” (earth), partially torn and reassembled with white seams resembling the lines of kintsugi, expressing the beauty of imperfection and transformation.

Japanese calligraphy artwork featuring the bold character “坤” (earth), partially torn and reassembled with white seams resembling the lines of kintsugi, expressing the beauty of imperfection and transformation.

Kintsugi Origin and Meaning: How a Repair Technique Became a Philosophy of Beauty

Before kintsugi became a global metaphor for healing, it was a practical repair technique rooted in Japanese craftsmanship. Discover the deeper story behind the golden seams.

Fuh-mi

Jul 7, 20252 min read

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