Have you ever broken something of value? Maybe you broke your favorite coffee mug, a bone in your body, a family heirloom, a garage window, an appliance in your home. Alternatively, maybe what was ...

Even after meeting and learning from various crafters across all the workshops I’ve attended, it never gets old listening to their stories and how they came to love their art form. Most went to Art ...

Please always refer to the latest government advice before booking travel and departing on any trip. Japan-based writer Ally Hongo finds treasured stories and lessons from Japan's craft masters and ...

The 400-year-old art of kintsugi will have you knocking over your cups, on purpose We sat down with a ceramist based in Kyoto, who tells us about the golden repair method of Japanese artisans - the ...

In the heart of Japanese tradition lies a mesmerising art form that transforms brokenness into beauty. Kintsugi, or "golden joinery," is a practice that not only repairs but also beautifies the ...

SONOMA, Calif. (KGO) -- In her Sonoma home, artist Maki Aizawa holds a broken plate. "When something breaks, we tend to throw it away," she said. "But we don't have to throw it away and don't have to ...

In a society where flaws are often considered a negative, it is a rarity to see them celebrated — or even accentuated. When something breaks or becomes worn out, we either choose to pay to have the ...

MILAN — In a series of firsts for Pomellato, the Italian jewelry house is channeling traditional Japanese artistry for its first capsule collection that is also a step into luxurious recycling.