Kintsugi Starter Kit

Discover the Ancient Art of Kintsugi—The Beauty of Healing What is Broken.

Ever wanted to try Kintsugi but felt intimidated by the process? This beginner-friendly kit makes it effortless and deeply rewarding to master the art of golden repair right from home.

• Zero Risk, Pure Practice: Includes a practice ceramic vessel—so you can experiment boldly without worrying about making mistakes.
• Step-by-Step Guidance: Comes with detailed written instructions to guide your hands every step of the way.
• Breathe New Life into Your Favorites: Once you've practiced, transform your own cherished mugs, bowls, and plates into unique, gold-accented masterpieces.

Start your Kintsugi journey today and experience the serene joy of Japanese restoration craft.

Width：23cm
Depth：17cm
Height：7cm
Weight：910g

Brass powder
Tin powder
Urushi
Resin
PC spatula
Tokusa Brush
PC Gloves
Plate
Silk wadding
Bamboo skewer
Broken vessel

LACQUER STUDIO SHIKATA KIZO

We are a specialized wholesaler and retailer of Japanese natural lacquer (Urushi) and raw lacquer materials.

Founded in 1867 (the Keio era), we established our store in the heart of Kyoto near Shijo Kawaramachi in 1897. For over a century, our workshop has been cherished by generations of artisans, tea masters, and craft lovers across Japan.

Our greatest strength lies in our profound knowledge and decades of hands-on experience with natural lacquer. Refining Urushi is a remarkably delicate and exacting craft that demands deep expertise. We remain dedicated to honoring the traditional techniques passed down from our founders—continually refining our art to preserve and pass on the true soul of Japanese lacquer to future generations.

KINTSUGI / JAPANESE GOLDEN REPAIR

About 500 years ago / 1500s / Muromachi Period (1336–1573)

Kintsugi repairs broken ceramics with lacquer and finishes the joins with gold or other metal powder. It is generally associated with the rise of tea culture in the Muromachi period, when repairing valued vessels rather than discarding them became linked to an aesthetic that accepted damage as part of an object’s history.

In Japan, kintsugi is understood as more than technical repair. It allows the time an object has lived through to remain visible. Renewed interest in sustainability and repair culture has brought the technique beyond tea utensils to ordinary household ceramics and public workshops.

The gold line is never an original design—it records the accident itself. Because no two breaks are identical, every repaired pattern is unique. This visible history helps explain why kintsugi has become an international metaphor for accepting scars rather than pretending they never existed.

Individual Differences

As each piece is individually handcrafted, slight variations in color, pattern, shape, and texture may occur. These subtle differences are a natural characteristic of handcrafted works, making each piece truly unique. We hope you will enjoy these individual variations as part of the beauty and character of Japanese craftsmanship.

Production Time

If an item is not currently in stock, it may be made to order by the artisan. As each piece is carefully handcrafted, production may take several months depending on the item and the artisan's schedule. We appreciate your patience and understanding.