Japanese Tea Culture

What Is The Philosophy Behind Kintsugi? The Japanese art of filling cracks in porcelain with liquid gold resin is a reminder to us all that flaws can be the key attributes. “The world breaks everyone, then some become strong at the broken places.” Read more

We throw away a mug, teapot, or priceless vase bitterly and regretfully as it falls and splits into a thousand pieces. However, there is an alternative: a Japanese technique that emphasizes and reinforces the splits, thus increasing the worth of the broken piece. It's named...