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How Kintsugi Repairs Pottery with Gold Lacquer

Quick fact

The seams of kintsugi repairs are often stronger than the original clay, and the technique dates back to the 15th century.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever dropped a cherished ceramic bowl and thought it was ruined? In Japan, a broken piece of pottery is seen not as trash, but as an opportunity for a golden rebirth.