Kintsugi : The Wabi Sabi Art of Japanese Ceramic Repair

Kintsugi is the mindful Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics and glassware by appreciating the cracks and chips as design elements--bringing new life to cherished items. Kintsugi:The Wabi Sabi Art of Japanese Ceramic Repair shares traditional methods you can practice in your own home. Step-by-step lessons in repairs suited to every level of experiences--filling cracks to completely rebuilding and finishing a broken piece--fill the pages of this in-depth yet unintimidating guide.

割れた陶磁器やガラス製品を修復する「金継ぎ」を自宅で実践できる手法を解説します。金継ぎで使う道具の説明や小さな欠けを繕う基本の手法、そしてバラバラの破片から修復する応用編までを丁寧に紹介します。壊れた器に新たな命を吹き込むことで、繕うことの豊かさを実感できます。