• Gift set of a leaf-shaped bowl repaired with Kintsugi, a traditional Japanese technique, and a paulownia wood box.
  • Japandi-style table setting with a grey table featuring a purple bowl repaired with Kintsugi, a traditional Japanese technique, and a paulownia wood box.
  • Hand holding a leaf-shaped bowl repaired with Kintsugi, a traditional Japanese technique.
  • Tokyo, Japan
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Taku Nakano

Purple Nebula Kintsugi Bowl 01

Purple Nebula Kintsugi Bowl 01

$921.00 CAD
$921.00 CAD
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This unique collection features the exquisite use of natural lacquer blended with fine gold powder, embodying the Japanese aesthetic of finding beauty in the imperfection. The Purple Nebula Kintsugi Bowl, inspired by the mesmerizing hues of a distant nebula, marries the rich colors of the cosmos with the timeless elegance of kintsugi art. 

Each bowl in the Purple Nebula collection is a testament to Nakano’'s mastery and a celebration of individuality, with no two pieces being exactly alike. The vessel, which appears both blackish-brown and purple, is strikingly beautiful with its vivid golden seams that highlight its natural flaws. Each piece is rendered truly unique, adding depth and intrigue.

These kintsugi pieces are more than practical objects; they carry deep emotional and philosophical meanings. They are an ideal choice for those seeking a personal connection and profound significance in art.

Safely packaged in a paulownia wood box inscribed with kintsugi characters, these pieces are perfect as gifts. They symbolize the overcoming of adversity and its transformation into beauty, making them an unparalleled gift for anyone who values resilience and transformation.

Kintsugi

Originating from Japan's distinctive historical and cultural context, Kintsugi is a traditional technique for elegantly repairing broken ceramics. In Japan, a land frequently struck by natural disasters like earthquakes and typhoons, the practice of Kintsugi has evolved, symbolizing the people's resilience in overcoming challenges and emerging stronger and more beautiful. This philosophy is not just about repairing but also enhancing objects, making them stronger and more attractive than before.

Kintsugi embodies the aesthetic of "Wabi-Sabi," appreciating the beauty in imperfection and the passage of time. The "Mottainai" ethos, promoting recycling and respect for objects, has been a part of Japanese culture since the Edo period. This belief, that everything deserves a second chance and that overcoming difficulties leads to greater strength and beauty, is deeply interwoven with the Kintsugi technique and culture.

More than just a repair method, Kintsugi represents the synergy of Japanese spirit and culture, offering not only physical restoration but also therapeutic benefits and underscoring the profound bond between objects and people. As a symbol of Japan's history, culture, and spiritual fortitude, Kintsugi adds new value to broken items, making them significant in our sustainable modern world.

Product Details

  • Quantity: 1
  • Dimension: Diameter 14.0 cm (5.5 in) × Height 4.5 cm (1.8 in)
  • Material: Ceramic
  • Origin: Made in Tokyo, Japan
  • Brand: Taku Nakano

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Taku Nakano

Taku Nakano is a potter who runs a ceramics studio in Tokyo. He creates unique ceramic pieces with a focus on cosmic motifs, crafting artworks in his own distinctive style. He also works as a Kintsugi master and was commissioned by the Georgian government to repair a wine jar, which was displayed as a symbolic object representing the meeting of Georgian wine culture and Japanese Kintsugi culture at the Georgian Wine Exhibition.

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