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Kintsugi: Repairing Pottery with Gold Lacquer

Quick fact

Kintsugi dates back to the 15th century and is often associated with the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, which finds beauty in imperfection and impermanence.

Why this is interesting

Imagine dropping a precious ceramic bowl and, instead of hiding the crack, you highlight it with gold – turning the flaw into a feature.