Kintsugi: from fragments to art objects
The Embassy of Japan to the Holy See, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations, is pleased to present a series of demonstrations of kintsugi, the traditional Japanese restoration technique which, in recent years, is also increasingly appreciated. in the West. Kintsugi, literally “repairing with gold”, is a traditional procedure for restoring ceramics, but not only. Porcelain, glass or lacquer can also be repaired with this method; Recently, attempts have also been made with plastic products and synthetic resins, which have given good results. This technique mainly uses lacquer (urushi) and gold dust, with a 6-10 step process that involves a long-lasting process of 2 to 3 months, also due to the slow drying of the lacquer inside the wall. Known since the Edo period, today, in addition to gold, other decorative materials such as mother of pearl, colored lacquer, precious metals can also be used.
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