WHAT KINTSUGI...
Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art that consists of repairing broken or chipped ceramics by reassembling them and gilding the joints with lacquer and gold powder, in order to create new value and renewed beauty. Rather than concealing the damage, the traces are gently embraced and offered a quiet light.
The cracks and chips do not disappear; they become a new landscape inscribed in the object, where the passage of time and the memories shared with it seem to live on, softly.
THE KINTSUGI PROCESS
Apply urushi lacquer adhesive
Bonding the ceramic pieces
Filling the broken areas
A base coat of urushi lacquer
The final dusting of gold powder
OUR SERVICES
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Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art of repair using natural lacquer (urushi), by which broken or chipped ceramic objects are carefully restored by the craftsman's hand.
Rather than simply returning to the original state, it is about bringing new life to the precious objects of your daily life by accepting their scars as part of their beauty, and transforming them into unique pieces with a new expression.
Read more This art embodies a quiet and profound Japanese aesthetic that does not deny damage, but welcomes it with care, elevating it as a value and honoring the time and memories it carries.
Once restored, the objects can be used again in daily life, offering the quiet and deep joy of being able to share time with them once more, and to continue writing their story together.
We also offer various finishing options to create a look tailored to your preferences.
We invite you to review the details below before entrusting your pieces to us.
Kintsugi Kits
CIRCOLO kintsugi kits come in two versions, "Mangetsu" and "Shingetsu," designed to suit different lifestyles. Whether you wish to discover the authentic techniques of traditional kintsugi or enjoy a simplified version that can be completed in a single day, we invite you to experience a rich and calming moment by taking time to care for your objects. Repairing a broken object with elegance and giving it a new story — discover the unique experience of kintsugi with CIRCOLO.
Kintsugi Workshop
Through kintsugi, a traditional Japanese technique, we invite you to breathe new life into broken ceramics. Using natural lacquer and metal powders, cracks and chips are carefully repaired and transformed, offering a unique experience to discover Japan's distinctive aesthetics.
In a calm and soothing atmosphere, you can take time to recenter yourself and immerse in Japanese culture, through intimate contact with the objects.
Read more The adhesives and pastes used in this workshop comply with food hygiene standards. Once completely hardened, the restored pieces can be used as everyday tableware.
The lacquer used is entirely natural, and you will have the choice of finish between brass powder or tin powder, according to your preference.
This workshop is open to beginners and requires no prior experience.