Kintsugi is the traditional Japanese practice of repairing broken pottery with urushi lacquer and metal powder, transforming it into something even more beautiful than before. Unlike many restoration techniques that work to hide the damage, this technique embraces the “imperfections” and highlights the life of the object.

During this online presentation by Kintsugi artist, Tatsuya Murao of Kintsugi Boston, we will explore the history and philosophy of kintsugi, the dying art of urushi lacquer harvest, and briefly demonstrate the repair process.

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This was a free, hour long presentation with Q&A hosted on zoom on December 11th, 2023.