Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold lacquer — embodying wabi-sabi aesthetics and closely associated with tea ceremony culture, where repaired bowls are valued for their history.

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The Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold lacquer — embodying wabi-sabi aesthetics and closely associated with tea ceremony culture, where repaired bowls are valued for their history. This entry provides a comprehensive look at kintsugi within the broader context of tea culture, production, and appreciation.

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