@craftheritage: Kintsugi (Jinshan repair) is an elegant traditional oriental restoration craft rooted in the philosophy of embracing imperfection, widely used to mend broken porcelain teacups and ceramic wares. It relies purely on natural raw lacquer and crushed porcelain powder to fill fractures, then decorates joints with fine gold powder. Every repair step demands lengthy natural shade drying and repeated meticulous polishing with equisetum and carbon tools. Instead of hiding cracks completely, golden lines highlight traces of breakage, turning damage into unique ornamental texture. This craft embodies the aesthetic idea that scars and flaws carry special beauty and stories. Beyond simple mending, gold lacquer repair interprets the wisdom of cherishing old objects and tolerating imperfection. It inherits ancient Chinese raw lacquer craftsmanship and oriental Zen aesthetics, endowing broken teacups with renewed vitality, sentimental value and timeless artistic charm. #handwork #ancientchina #handmade #countrylife #craft #crafttok #intangibleculturalheritage
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Region: US
Wednesday 10 June 2026 03:50:00 GMT
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Miggy Mac :
People saying buy another one. The Japanese believe there is beauty even in things that are broken
2026-06-10 13:37:32
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一窝麻将 :
The original cup was no ordinary object, and its owner had many reasons for wanting it repaired. However, modern people seem to have lost touch with the meaning of cherishing things.
2026-06-11 01:06:33
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JuJu :
wow I've heard about kintsugi but I've never seen it done. it's so awesome and beautiful ❤️
2026-06-12 03:36:59
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pearl :
That much easier 😂
2026-06-10 12:15:40
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to-to :
if you fix with care something that is broken, it always becomes much more precious than before
2026-06-10 19:04:39
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Bullz :
Just go to IKEA
2026-07-31 20:04:32
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ALIK :
I CAN DO THIS TOO 👍👍
2026-07-31 19:30:12
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giac.J59 :
What instrument is he using to drill those holes?
2026-07-31 17:44:17
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Mimi 🍉 :
The concept and use of kintsugi has always had a place close to my heart, the idea that something is not broken, but just as beautiful with its cracks and breaks. Makes me very emotional
2026-06-12 23:56:47
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tripplandia :
Wow, now that is art
2026-07-31 17:25:20
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la z mas R :
quien miro el video completo
2026-06-10 21:54:16
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غيداء :
يعني خلاص الي انكسر يتصلح؟
2026-06-10 12:21:44
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AlfonsoPH78 :
más barato sale comprar otra taza q pagarle al artesano😁😁😁😁
2026-06-10 15:52:30
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🌼 André P. S. Carvalho ⭐️ :
Tem q amar muito uma xícara pra fazer isso
2026-06-10 19:14:54
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Libra ♎ 🪱 :
tuh kata motivator gelas retak gak akan kembali utuh, tuh lihat kembali jadi lebih bagus
tapi ini bukan tentang gelas 😌
2026-06-10 12:20:51
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MCS :
Embellecer las cicatrices, sin olvidarse que un día se rompió.
2026-06-11 02:20:19
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CesarBanderas :
El Kintsugi nos enseña que las rupturas no son el final, sino el comienzo de una pieza más hermosa y única. Cuando las cosas se rompen en la vida —un proyecto, una etapa o el corazón—, tenemos la oportunidad de reconstruirnos con hilos de oro.
No busques la perfección impecable; busca la belleza de haber resistido, aprendido y florecido. 🌸💫
Con el tiempo, descubres que tus grietas son, en realidad, por donde entra la luz.
2026-06-10 23:29:35
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I'm not iris (I promise) :
just use ramen bro
2026-06-12 18:38:36
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Alli :
the kitty! 😭😭😭
2026-06-11 23:51:17
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koben :
me in japan
2026-06-11 04:25:20
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Gremmy :
this "just buy a new one" mentality is the reason why we have a waste crisis btw. theres no such place as "away". it goes somewhere on this earth and we have a finite amount of space. I'd rather not make Wall-E a documentary.
2026-06-13 16:33:10
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