Anyone hear(d) of this 'artform'?
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RadishRose
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Yes, I have seen examples online.
That Lady in PA
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Sure have!
It's a philosophy that embraces imperfection and sees beauty in the repaired object's history and character.
It's a philosophy that embraces imperfection and sees beauty in the repaired object's history and character.
officerripley
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Yes, I heard of it for the first time just recently.
hollydolly
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I've seen it...but I didn't know that was what it was called
hawkdon
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jUST SAW THAT ON TV COUPLE DAYS AGO..PRETTY COOL....
MaidMarian
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I think the philosophy behind Kintsugi is lovely especially as I age. My daughter gave me a lovely bowl repaired with gold a few years ago. I cherish it.
Jace
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@MaidMarian ..could your daughter have "created" it?
jujube
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I saw some fake ones at the homegoods store last week. The gold was definitely painted on.
MaidMarian
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No, she bought it for me.
JBR
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Yes, I think I read about it maybe five years ago. Fascinating.
MaidMarian
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Here is my bowl:
feywon
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Yes, decades ago. Like their concept of 'gaman' (grace under pressure, or 'to bear the seemingly unbearable with dignity and patience') that was responsible for some beautiful arts/crafts from everyday materials available in the US internment camps it is a notion that appeals to me.
The Smithsonian has a collection of them and actually sent it touring USA in early 2000s.
The Smithsonian has a collection of them and actually sent it touring USA in early 2000s.
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