Beautifully broken: Kintsugi, the ancient Japanese art of repair

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

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.

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Published 14 September 2025 7:00pm

By Junko Hirabayashi

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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.

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