Arita Ware Japanese Plate Restored with Traditional Kintsugi (24k Gold) Price: $745

“Strength Within” is an elegant Arita-ware plate featuring a striking indigo geometric pattern across a milky crackled surface. This piece was originally crafted in Japan’s historic Arita region — renowned as the birthplace of Japanese porcelain. Its restoration honors both its heritage and the philosophy of Kintsugi, with subtle, refined 24k gold mends that complement rather than overshadow the original design.

Arita ware is celebrated for its durability and its crisp, cobalt-blue underglaze painting. This plate carries that legacy while also telling its own story of resilience.

Traditional-Method Note: Restored using the traditional Kintsugi method, this piece took several months to complete. Each layer of natural Urushi lacquer must cure slowly in a warm, humid environment — a process that can take 2–5 months from start to finish. This time-honored method ensures durability, beauty, and a finish that will last for generations.

Antique Japanese Tea Cup – 24k Gold Kintsugi Restoration (c. 1870) This elegant Japanese porcelain tea cup, approximately 150 years old, was discovered in a Tokyo flea market in 2024. Once cracked and forgotten, it has been carefully restored using the traditional Kintsugi method with 24-karat gold and natural Urushi lacquer.

The smooth celadon exterior is traced with luminous gold seams that flow gracefully toward a delicate hand-painted blue flower inside—an intimate reminder that healing and beauty can coexist.

Both food-safe and watertight, this vessel can be used gently for tea or admired as a contemplative work of art celebrating resilience and renewal.

Medium: Porcelain, Urushi lacquer, 24k gold Origin: Japan, c. late 1800s (Meiji era) Dimensions: Approx 5.5cm H 7cm Diameter Food-safe and watertight. Hand wash only. Not for microwave or dishwasher use.

🕊️ Artist’s Note - I found this cup among the broken ceramics at a flea market in Tokyo in 2024. Its gentle celadon hue and quiet floral design drew me in immediately. Repairing it with 24k gold became an act of honoring its story—a way to reveal, rather than hide, the beauty in what has endured.

“Jiyuu” – Matcha Chawan Repaired with 24K Gold (Traditional Kintsugi) Approx. 12 cm × 8 cm

“Jiyuu” (自由), meaning freedom, is a one-of-a-kind Matcha Chawan lovingly restored using the Traditional Kintsugi method - a technique that has been practiced in Japan for over 500 years. This authentic process uses natural urushi lacquer and pure 24-karat gold powder, making the repair fully food safe.

The golden lines flow organically across the bowl, highlighting its history rather than hiding it. The earthy glaze and textured clay body create a sense of grounded beauty, while the gold brings warmth, light, and movement—an embodiment of resilience and transformation.

This Chawan can be used for drinking tea or matcha, as the traditional method is food safe. However, to protect the urushi finish over time, it is not recommended to use boiling water, as excessive heat can gradually wear down the lacquer.

A meaningful piece for tea lovers, collectors, and anyone who resonates with the philosophy of embracing imperfection.

Antique Imari Soba Choko – Kintsugi Restoration with 24k Gold A 200-year-old Imari porcelain soba choko, traditionally used for noodles or tea, restored using the traditional Kintsugi technique with 24-karat gold and natural Urushi lacquer. The vessel’s golden seams trace its history with quiet grace, complementing the indigo floral pattern to embody the Japanese ideal of beauty through imperfection.

This rare piece is both food-safe and watertight, offering the choice to use it for tea or display it as a functional work of art.

Medium: Imari porcelain, Urushi lacquer, 24k gold Origin: Japan, c. early 1800s (Edo period) Dimensions: Height 5.5 cm | Diameter 7 cm Food-safe and watertight. Hand wash only. Not microwave or dishwasher safe.

Artist’s Note I discovered this broken vessel in the antique section of a flea market in Tokyo in 2024. Though cracked and forgotten, I was immediately drawn to its quiet beauty and history. Restoring it with 24k gold and natural Urushi lacquer became a meditation on renewal — an act of honoring the 200 years it has already lived, and offering it another chapter. Today, it carries both its scars and its light, a reminder that what is broken can still become whole again.

Ponder

A deep blue matcha chawan mended using the modern Kintsugi method with brass powder, epoxy putty, and cyanoacrylate.

Golden lines branch upward across its surface like rays of light breaking through still waters — a quiet invitation to pause, reflect, and simply be.

Perfect for enjoying a mindful cup of matcha or as a meaningful gift for a loved one, Ponder embodies the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection and peace in the present moment.

Medium: Ceramic, cyanoacrylate, epoxy putty, cashew lacquer, brass powder Dimensions: Approx. 8cm height 12cm diameter Method: Modern Kintsugi Origin: Japan Hand wash gently. Not for microwave or dishwasher use. Not recommended for use with hot water above 60°C or acidic liquids.

Connected

Modern Kintsugi Vessel | Brass Repair

Connected is a meditation on fracture and unity—where each break becomes part of a larger, living composition. Branching lines of brass trace the vessel’s history, transforming damage into a quiet, cohesive whole.

Originally a traditional Japanese tokkuri (sake server), this piece has been carefully restored using the modern Kintsugi technique. Each fragment is rejoined with cashew lacquer and finished with brass powder, allowing the repair to become the defining gesture.

Now existing between function and sculpture, the vessel invites stillness—best suited for dry botanicals or as a standalone object.

Details Title: Connected Technique: Modern Kintsugi Materials: Cashew lacquer, brass powder Form: Tokkuri (sake server) Size: Approx. 15cm height Function: Decorative (dry use only) Care

Though waterproofed, this piece is intended for dry use only. Avoid prolonged contact with water to preserve the finish.

Trinity – Kintsugi Leaf Plate (Modern Method, Brass)

Description:

This turquoise leaf-shaped plate, named Trinity, has been mended using the modern Kintsugi method with brass powder, epoxy putty, and cyanoacrylate. The three golden lines converge at the center, symbolizing connection, balance, and harmony - a gentle reminder that beauty often grows from places once broken.

Perfect as a ring dish, jewelry holder, or decorative accent, this piece makes a meaningful gift for a loved one, especially for those who appreciate art, mindfulness, and the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection.

Each piece is handmade and one-of-a-kind.

Medium: Ceramic, cyanoacrylate, epoxy putty, cashew lacquer, brass powder Dimensions: Approx. 4" diameter Method: Modern Kintsugi Origin: Japan Hand wash gently. Not for microwave or dishwasher use.

Gift of Nature – Small Leaf Plate (Modern Kintsugi with Brass Powder)

This small ceramic plate, shaped like a delicate leaf, has been lovingly restored using the modern Kintsugi method with brass powder. The gold-toned seams trace across its earthy brown and green glaze like sunlight filtering through branches - a reminder that nature itself is the greatest artist.

Perfect as a ring dish, tea sweet plate, or display piece, Gift of Nature celebrates the beauty of imperfection through modern craftsmanship inspired by traditional Japanese philosophy.

Medium: Ceramic, cyanoacrylate, epoxy putty, cashew lacquer, brass powder Dimensions: Approx. 4.25" diameter (quarter shown for scale) Method: Modern Kintsugi Origin: Japan Hand wash gently. Not for microwave or dishwasher use.

🌸 Artist’s Note

I found this small leaf plate among a collection of handmade ceramics in Japan. Its gentle shape and mossy glaze reminded me of quiet walks through the forest after rain. When it broke, the cracks felt like branches stretching toward light - so I chose to mend it with brass, evoking the warmth of sunlight meeting earth.

“Kin no Kazan” (Golden Volcano) Kintsugi Vase

“Kin no Kazan,” meaning Golden Volcano, is a striking one-of-a-kind vase that celebrates the raw, unpredictable beauty of creation. Handmade in the USA, this piece cracked during firing in a way that resembled flowing lava and shifting earth—patterns that later inspired its name.

I restored every fracture using the modern Kintsugi method, mending the surface with cashew lacquer, epoxy, and brass powder. The golden seams move like molten lines across a rugged landscape, echoing the energy of a volcano cooled by time. This piece feels ancient, grounded, and full of quiet power.

Details

Height: 20 cm

Diameter: 12 cm (base), 7 cm (top)

Technique: Modern Kintsugi

Materials: Cashew lacquer, epoxy, brass powder

Origin: Handmade in the USA

Use: Intended as a decorative piece or for dried botanicals. Not recommended for use with water or fresh flowers.

A Note from the Artist

This vase felt like uncovering a geological treasure. Its cracks forming naturally like fault lines, its glazes reminiscent of cooled ash and stone. The golden repairs transformed it into something elemental: a reminder that even the most intense ruptures can bring forth breathtaking beauty.

Celebrate imperfections with our stunning Kintsugi Piece "Sukui" (means "Salvation" in Japanese). This exquisite artwork embraces the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, highlighting the beauty in flaws and emphasizing resilience. Each piece tells a unique story of transformation and growth, making it a perfect addition to your home decor or a thoughtful gift for a loved one.

Crafted with precision and care, this Kintsugi Piece "Sukui" features intricate gold patterns that enhance the crack lines, symbolizing strength and healing. Display it proudly on your mantle or shelf as a reminder of the beauty in imperfection.

Whether you're new to the world of Kintsugi or a seasoned enthusiast, this piece will inspire and uplift you. Embrace the philosophy of finding beauty in brokenness and let this Kintsugi Piece bring a touch of elegance and positivity into your life.

This was mended by Kat McDowell using the Modern Japanese Kintsugi Technique.

Vessel: Handmade Japanese Pottery Kintsugi Materials: Cynoacrolyte, Apoxie Putty, Cashew lacquer and Copper powder

Size: Small. This is a palm sized Japanese food bowl.

Is this food safe? Although this lacquer is considered non toxic, the modern method is not recommended for vessels that will expose the lacquer to hot liquids (like coffee, soups etc..) This is perfect for decorations or serving dry food (candy, chocolate, nuts etc..) It is also recommended not to microwave or put in the dishwasher.

Please note that copper will tarnish over time in to a verdigris color.

Celebrate imperfections with our stunning Kintsugi Piece "Praise". This exquisite artwork embraces the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, highlighting the beauty in flaws and emphasizing resilience. Each piece tells a unique story of transformation and growth, making it a perfect addition to your home decor or a thoughtful gift for a loved one.

Crafted with precision and care, this Kintsugi Piece "Praise" features intricate gold patterns that enhance the crack lines, symbolizing strength and healing. Display it proudly on your mantle or shelf as a reminder of the beauty in imperfection.

Whether you're new to the world of Kintsugi or a seasoned enthusiast, this piece will inspire and uplift you. Embrace the philosophy of finding beauty in brokenness and let this Kintsugi Piece (Praise) bring a touch of elegance and positivity into your life.

This was mended by Kat McDowell using the Modern Japanese Kintsugi Technique.

Vessel: Handmade Japanese Pottery Kintsugi Materials: Cynoacrolyte, Apoxie Putty, Cashew lacquer and Copper powder

Size: Small. This is a palm sized Japanese food bowl.

Is this food safe? Although this lacquer is considered non toxic, the modern method is not recommended for vessels that will expose the lacquer to hot liquids (like coffee, soups etc..) This is perfect for decorations or serving dry food (candy, chocolate, nuts etc..) It is also recommended not to microwave or put in the dishwasher.

Please note that copper will tarnish over time in to a verdigris color.

Whisper of Light

A Maki-e Kintsugi–style necklace crafted with kuro-urushi (black lacquer) and silver powder on a natural shell medallion.

Though this piece was never broken, it embodies the spirit of Kintsugi — the art of transformation, resilience, and quiet beauty that shines through imperfection. Each line of silver reflects light differently, much like the way our own journeys catch and scatter grace.

Maki-e (蒔絵) is a traditional Japanese lacquerware technique in which designs are painted with urushi (lacquer) and then sprinkled with metal powder — often gold, silver, or brass — to create shimmering patterns. The result is a delicate fusion of craftsmanship and light, a celebration of impermanence and renewal.

A one-of-a-kind wearable artwork — a reminder that wholeness can be found not in perfection, but in presence.

Pendant diameter: 3cm chain length: 60cm Materials: Natural shell, Kuro-Urushi lacquer, silver powder, silver chain Handcrafted in Los Angeles, 2025

Note: Each necklace is one-of-a-kind. The silver pattern on your pendant will vary slightly from the one pictured, making every piece unique.