Discover the Japanese Art of Kintsugi: A Beginner's Step-by-Step Guide to Embracing Imperfection, Repairing Broken Pottery with Gold, and Finding Heal

What if your cracks could become your most beautiful feature? My name is Yoko Kosaka, and I've spent over twenty years practicing the ancient art of Kintsugi-an elegant Japanese method of repairing broken pottery with gold. But to me, it's never just been about mending ceramics. It's about healing, honoring imperfections, and finding quiet strength in the places we once shattered. In this deeply personal and hands-on guide, I invite you into my studio, my story, and the soul of Kintsugi. Whether you've never picked up a brush or you're simply curious about this profound tradition, this book will gently guide you through the philosophy and practice of Kintsugi in a way that is both artistic and therapeutic. You'll learn how to piece together broken pottery using real or alternative materials, discover the essential tools and techniques, and embrace the meditative process of slow repair. But more than that, you'll come to understand how Kintsugi is also a mirror-reflecting the resilience of the human spirit, the power of transformation, and the quiet beauty in our flaws. Each chapter blends cultural history, step-by-step instruction, and personal reflection, making this guide both a how-to manual and an intimate companion on your own journey of restoration. Whether you're an artist, a seeker of mindfulness, or simply someone who has ever felt broken and longed to feel whole again-this book was written for you. Let Kintsugi teach you how to break, to mend, and to shine again-more beautifully than before.

• | Author: Yoko Kosaka
• | Publisher: Independently Published
• | Publication Date: Aug 08, 2025
• | Number of Pages: 134 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-13: 9798297189836