In kintsugi, craftspeople use resin and gold dust to fix cracks in ceramics, showing and enhancing, rather than attempting to hide, the history of the piece.

Meaning “joining with gold”, this centuries-old art is more than an aesthetic. For the Japanese, it’s part of a broader philosophy of embracing the beauty of human flaws.

That is the reality of our interconnectedness and the mystery of the metaphorical gold. May the image of gold from the art of Kintsugi invoke a moment of beauty and inspiration for you.

"Kintsugi and nail art coincide because it is very easy to have an imperfection, a grown-out manicure, or a chipped nail — and they can all be easily mended with gold or silver leaf to give your ...

The Japanese art of kintsugi has been cherished for centuries. It’s all about mending broken items with lacquer and gold, transforming imperfections into something uniquely beautiful and honouring the ...