Beautifully broken: Kintsugi, the ancient Japanese art of repair

Jun Morooka teaches the traditional Japanese art of Kintsugi in Sydney. He says it’s a technique that not only repairs pottery, but also heals the heart. This story was first published in 2019.

Kintsugi gives broken pottery new life and shows the beauty in imperfections. Kintsugi gives broken pottery new life – and shows Australians the beauty in imperfections. Credit: Kintsugi Australia

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