Try the Japanese art of Kintsugi and learn how to embrace imperfections | Lifestyle News, The Indian Express

Try the Japanese art of Kintsugi and learn how to embrace imperfections | Lifestyle News, The Indian Express

By Lifestyle Desk |New Delhi |Published: January 7, 2019 6:34:15 pm

Try the Japanese art of Kintsugi and learn how to embrace imperfections

Kintsugi, an art form that the people in Japan follow, is an unusually beautiful practice in which they repair broken pottery pieces and put them back together, lending it a unique look. The idea behind this practice is to create something new out of broken things.

They highlight the broken lines with gold and adding a material that looks precious. (Designed by Gargi Singh)

Kintsugi, an art form that the people in Japan follow, is an unusually beautiful practice in which they repair broken pottery pieces and put them back together, lending it a unique look. The idea behind this practice is to create something new out of broken things, embracing its flaws and imperfections in the process. By using this as a metaphor for healing the human soul, the art teaches an important lesson of creating something beautiful and resilient out of broken things.

While usually people fix broken things and try their best to hide the flaws, this unique practice of Kintsugi lays importance on highlighting it. Often layered with gold or other precious metals, the fault lines lend a beautiful look to the broken pieces.

Take a look at the pictures here.