Kintsugi Inspired SET of 4 Sake Wine Cups Gold Branch - Small Cups - Kintsukuroi - hotsell Robin Puro Kintsugi

SET OF FOUR CUPS: Kintsugi-inspired, hand-carved cups representing trees with gold branches for each of the four seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter. Each cup holds approximately 4 fl oz.

Not microwave safe (due to the metallic gold in non-traditional kintsugi crack).
Not recommended for the dishwasher.
Sizes vary, +/- 3" x 3"

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The philosophy behind kintsugi lies in honoring our imperfections. Instead of trying to conceal the damage of a broken ceramic, or even throwing it out altogether, the piece gets repaired with a stream of gold. Thus, the break is featured instead of hidden, transforming the damage into its most valuable asset. This shift from useless to priceless makes each piece singularly unique. Given that we each have a past filled with our own stories, this isn't a bad philosophy to live by.

These pieces are not repaired with traditional kintsugi; rather, they are non-traditional expression of the meaning of kintsugi. All pieces are handmade, hand-carved, and fired here in Taos, New Mexico. All orders include hotsell shipping insurance & a simple, elegant card that briefly explains the history of and philosophy behind the ancient art of kintsugi.

To learn a little more about the history of kintsugi, please click on the shop's 'About' page.

Puro Kintsugi: from Broken to Beautiful