Authentic Kintsugi Sake Cup, Blooming Flowers Kyoto ware

Product Description

<About Kintsugi Part>
This vessel was broken during the earthquake. In order to create a new sustainable value, Mr. Suginaka, an urushi (Japanese lacquer) Meister, repaired and upcycled this vessel using Kintsugi, a unique Japanese ware repair method.
After carefully joining the broken part using urushi, the 24-karat gold powder was sprinkled to decorate the joined parts.
Since the vessel was broken into pieces, there are many joints, and dynamic Kintsugi were applied.
The slightly thicker clay texture on the vessel looks great with Kintsugi.

<About the Original Vessel>
This vessel is Kyoto ware. Kyoto ware made in Kyoto is said to contain all of Japan's pottery techniques, and has been the center of Japanese culture for over 1000 years, producing a wide variety of pottery.
T.NISHIKAWA & CO., INC, the manufacturer of this vessel, was established over 100 years ago and has been making pieces that satisfy overseas customers, mainly for export.
Kyoto wares are completed by a division of labor among professional craftsmen specializing in different fields such as molding, painting, glazing, and firing.
To avoid wasting the diligent efforts their craftsmen put into handmaking each piece, we have decided to sell unused pieces that were broken or chipped in our web store after they have been repaired through our Kintsugi.

Click here to see the production process and techniques of Kyoto ware.

<Thoughts Behind the Piece>
Kintsugi on a somewhat simple vessel results in a striking.
In fact, not only is the Kintsugi done, but also small dots are painted in gold in the center of the petals inside and outside of the vessel.
We hope that the person holding the vessel will be a little surprised.
Since it is difficult to see it in the photo, please take a look at the actual piece and experience it for yourself.

Why don't you spend a wonderful time with one-of-a-kind Kintsugi ware?

May you feel the beauty of the imperfection of Kintsugi.

All materials we use are natural and do not have any risks of toxicity.

The piece comes with a Paulownia box, including care advises and a certificate of origin and quality. 

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