• Black Kintsugi tea bowl repaired with blown glass using the Yobitsugi technique, the most challenging of Kintsugi techniques.
  • Black Kintsugi tea bowl repaired with blown glass using the Yobitsugi technique, the most challenging of Kintsugi techniques.
  • Black Kintsugi tea bowl repaired with blown glass using the Yobitsugi technique, the most challenging of Kintsugi techniques, presented in a paulownia wood box.
  • Jet-black Japanese tea bowl with Kintsugi box
  • Jet-black Japanese tea bowl, adorned with the exquisite golden repairs of kintsugi,
  • Tokyo, Japan
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Taku Nakano

Kintsugi Tea Bowl "Jet Black Lightning Orion" with a Paulownia Wood Box

Kintsugi Tea Bowl "Jet Black Lightning Orion" with a Paulownia Wood Box

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Introducing the "Jet Black Lightning" series by Taku Nakano, a world-renowned master of the Japanese art of kintsugi. This unique collection includes a matcha bowl named "Orion," which combines jet black pottery with blown glass using the challenging kintsugi technique called "Yobitsugi." This method not only highlights the artisan's skill but also embodies a deep Japanese philosophy that finds beauty in damage and imperfection, demonstrating resilience through repair.

Each piece in the "Jet Black Lightning" series is a meticulously handcrafted work of art, transcending mere utility to become a profoundly special choice for those who find personal or philosophical significance in ownership.

The "Orion" matcha bowl is carefully packaged in a paulownia wood box with kintsugi detailing, enhancing its presentation as a meaningful gift while ensuring its safe delivery. Gifting such a kintsugi piece represents more than just the act of giving a beautiful item; it symbolizes overcoming adversity, such as recovering from illness or reviving a once-broken relationship.

This series is perfect for those who view art not just as decoration but as an emotional journey and a reflection of life's hopeful perseverance.

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 10 cm (3.9 in) × Height 11 cm (4.3 in)
  • Material: Ceramic
  • Origin: Made in Tokyo, Japan
  • Brand: Taku Nakano

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Jet-black Japanese tea bowl, adorned with the exquisite golden repairs of kintsugi,

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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