• Japanese Kintsugi bowl in deep brown with a gold repair, showcasing the beauty of imperfection.
  • Japanese Kintsugi bowl in deep brown with a gold repair, showcasing the beauty of imperfection.
  • Japanese Kintsugi bowl in deep brown with a gold repair, showcasing the beauty of imperfection.
  • Japanese Kintsugi bowl in deep brown with a gold repair, showcasing the beauty of imperfection.
  • Tokyo, Japan
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Taku Nakano

Kintsugi Bowl "Dark Nebula" with a Paulownia Wood Box

Kintsugi Bowl "Dark Nebula" with a Paulownia Wood Box

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The "Dark Nebula Kintsugi" series, inspired by the mysterious allure of dark nebulas, is a collection of bowls masterfully crafted by merging ancient Japanese kintsugi techniques with Taku Nakano's unique Saidei luster method. Each piece harmonizes tradition with modern design, making them perfect for daily use or as exquisite additions to any collection.

Each bowl in the Dark Nebula Kintsugi series transcends mere utility. They embody the Japanese aesthetic of finding beauty in damage and imperfection, making each handcrafted piece a one-of-a-kind masterpiece with emotional and philosophical depth. This makes them ideal gifts for commemorating significant personal milestones or overcoming challenges.

These bowls are delivered in custom-made paulownia boxes inscribed with kintsugi, ensuring they arrive safely and are presented with the dignity they deserve. The packaging not only protects the artwork but also enhances its value as a thoughtful and meaningful gift.

Choosing a bowl from the Dark Nebula Kintsugi series is a decision to embrace art that embodies hope and resilience. Particularly for those who have overcome adversity or wish to mend once-broken relationships, these bowls serve as powerful symbols of healing and renewal.

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 18.0 cm (7.1 in) × Height 5.5 cm (2.2 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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