In early societies when supplies were scarce, people would try their best to repair broken or faulty things. Nowadays, some repair techniques have been transformed into exquisite craftsmanship, and they continue to repair some objects of special value.
Japan’s Kintsugi (金継ぎ), which originated in the 15th century, not only repairs damaged ceramics, but also further adds to the beauty of hand-painting. In addition to being a traditional handicraft with considerable historical value in Japan, it also has simple DIY bags on the market. Let this craft penetrate into the daily life of Japanese people, instead of being limited to a few masters.
Japanese potter Tomomi Kamoshita made a series of chopstick holders out of kintsugi, which are made from various ceramic items that have been broken by people.
"After the 311 tsunami, every Japanese knows that the sea has the power to take away everything. Fortunately, we still have a balance in life"
Kamoshita Chimi went to the beach to pick up ceramic shards stranded on the shore. They may have come from tableware that slipped off an ocean-going fishing boat, or they may be one of the millions of household items swept away in the 311 tsunami. It could simply be broken and thrown away. Of course, there is no way to know these in the past, but we know under the duckWith Meis skillful hand, they were reunited and given a new position, turning into special chopstick holders that shine with exquisite luster.
In addition to the raw materials she picked up, Kamoshita Tomomi also mixed in her beloved ceramics---of course, they were fragments that she accidentally broke, so in the process of making, she also added some of her own Emotionally recalling that Japanese people have the habit of using chopstick holders, these chopstick holders are not only Kamoshita Tomomi’s personal ceramic works, but also have the potential to be sold in the market.
However, we think it is quite practical to buy a Kintsugi DIY bag. This is a plate that the editor broke just a few days ago, and I really can’t bear to throw it away like this~
