Learn the Philosophy Behind the Art of Kintsugi from Professionals in Kyoto

[@LetsaskShogo]

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[@LunaBianca1805]

I always liked the idea of "things that are broken can be mended and made even more beautiful by doing so" - broken pieces do shine after all ❣ It's also so much more sustainable to repair things rather than throwing them away and buying new stuff - which is something us modern days children could really learn from our ancestors and the craftsmen that carry forth their knowledge and skills. Thanks for allowing us all an insight in this beautiful traditional craft and true form of art, Shogo 🙏. And a lot of greetings and all the best wishes for the New Year from Germany 🎆 🍀🐖

[@lacilorax]

A thoughtful sort of message about age and imperfection. Through having an imperfection and fixing it, the object is more beautiful than it was before it was damaged.

[@karlgustav9960]

I attended a workshop also in Kyoto. For complex shapes it is actually better to assemble everything together and stabilize it with tape, then let highly liquid superglue run into the cracks. That way you don’t run in to situations like Kazu who tried to bring in a tiny piece into a tight spot. The liquid type superglue also spreads very thin and is drawn into the cracks by a capillary force I guess. After that you can fill in the cracks with epoxy paste. There is a two component one that works like plasticine, it’s less of a mess than the paint like version. Also although real Urushi lacquer is the best for kintsugi in Japan the have a product called „Cashew Laquer“ that’s made from cashew nutshells. It does not cause the allergic reaction of real urushi and also does not need high humidity to harden. You can see it in the store, the small yellow tins on the shelves.

[@leodouskyron5671]

I could spend a week doing that. It reminds me of something totally different- painting miniatures. When I was younger I could sometimes just go into my head space listening to music and as I did it. I know this is more craft then fun but I can totally relate to the focus it takes to do fine detailed work.

[@davidl5452]

I had the same though with working on such a small project and being very precise with the lines.

[@callistopa920]

@@davidl5452 yes I used to feel it with drawing! But as my attention span changed I found it harder to zone in. Doing cross stitch has helped me start to experience it again!

[@danielacs1677]

Such a beautiful craft! And it also looks fun. やりたい！

[@darksidequeen1994]

I'm so glad my fiance recommended your channel. He knows I love learning everything I can about Japanese history and culture ; and learning about places that most would end up passing by when taking a trip to Japan. Definitely a hidden gem worth visiting if I'm ever able to travel ❤

[@Frank-mm2yp]

There are many KZbin videos about the traditional Japanese artisans making their exquisite ceramic ware and lacquer ware. But only SHOGO would think of taking us to a special shop in Kyoto where they repair these wonderful pieces.! OHKINI!

[@LOVEBABY138]

Arrigato Shogo-Sama. As always you are consistent with your content. So grateful.

[@ditchgator1]

Recently viewed an Antiques Road Show that had a vase that had this process applied to it over a hundred years or so ago... It was more beautiful than the original piece was in my opinion. Gave the vase a patina that looked like branches of a tree. It was of course valued very highly. Great video as always... Thank you. 😎👍❤🖖

[@JosephKerr27]

I like the concept of kintsugi so I thoroughly enjoyed watching Tomoko and Kazu go through the process, and Shogo does well behind the camera. Team effort makes for beautiful kintsugi :)

[@HeyItsNovalee]

That teacher who’s helping them has such a nice voice, I think it was giving me asmr 😂 Would pay to listen to his classes for hours

[@ahuman6901]

I’ve always been curious how this was done ! If I ever get the chance to come to Kyoto, I’d love to try it for myself!

[@Kiku91]

I never heard of kintsugi before, but it made me think of a shot glass that broke during a move and I lost the piece that chipped off. I didn’t want to throw it out, but this makes me wonder if I can attempt something similar to finally repair it.

[@KimChi-iy7jd]

If it is a "better" glas quality you could try to polish the chipped area. My mom did something similar to a piece she liked. Fortunately we have some glas making manufacturs in our town, so it was very easy too achieve. The glas manufacturer just put some polish paste on the piece and used a grinding machine. I hope that helps. 🙏🏼💜

[@Kiku91]

@@KimChi-iy7jd I’ll have to look into that. Thank you. Not sure about it, but the glass is at least 40 to 50 years old

[@alexandrae9294]

This was a fascinating watch! It reminds me of reconstructing ceramic or glass items in archaeology, but this is more on a finer, artistic scale rather than piecing something together to see what it possibly looked like. ありがとうございました。

[@LittletriniWeeb]

This was fascinating. To take something that’s broken and make it even more beautiful than before is quite satisfying to watch.

[@LuanaOnMaui]

I’ve always marveled at kintsugi and wondered how it was done! Thank you Shogo and Team for showing us!

[@garydell2023]

This was extremely interesting. I used to see these in my Aunts collections. They were repaired by this company. Thank you..

[@spurnd]

Thank you Shogo, I thought kintsugi was done with melted gold, this was fascinating. Now it's time to watch 20 or so videos on kintsugi.

[@AAVVVAAADDAAAKAAADAVRAAA]

One of the best things about Japan is ITS CRAFTS the amount of love experience that goes into every crafting is why they are so amazing

[@laurengardella9524]

I absolutely love the idea of filling in scars and cracks with silver and gold. The entire craft and its symbolism is powerful and wonderful. Beautiful pieces too!! 💖 Every time we repair something that has been broken...it can never be put back to what it was before...but just maybe you can turn it into something more beautiful than you ever imagined.

[@machazychaz]

i really love this philosophy. for me it means that youre not going to ignore the mistake that was made, youre not trying to hide the flaws, you accept them. you put in time and effort and figure out a way that makes it functional and maybe even stronger and beautiful.

[@lizawinslow4773]

This is a perfect date night or day event! Beautiful❤️

[@SuperGingerBickies]

I saw a video on Kintsugi some time ago (it might have been an NHK World video on YT) and fell in love with the philosophy behind it! Watching the process reminded me of many things that have been broken or chipped in house moves and accidents in my life. When I was a child, my family was given a ceramic Japanese teapot that belonged to my late Uncle Hubert which has a chip from many years ago. It would be lovely if I could either send it to Japan (or one day take it there myself) and watch being given the Kintsugi treatment. Arigato, Shogo!

[@Kotoamatsukami6910]

I don't know if it is because of KZbin shorts, but your channel has really taken of. It wasn't that long ago, you celebrated 100k subscribers. Congratulations I know you work hard and deserve it

[@Mich_Angel]

凄いね！😍😍⭐　That was awesome to see the hole prosess。 共有していただきありがとうございます。🤸‍♂🥰🙏

[@mikhielthorsson6033]

For whatever reason your video shorts started showing up in my feed. And I have been so thankful for them opening up the culture and the different types of training and aspects of the art of the sword. As a teenager I read about Samurai and Ninja. Reading about their honor, and philosophy. I own and reread Miyamoto Mushashi's A Book of Five Rings, and his biography. I want to Thank You So Very Much for expanding my understanding of your fascinating culture. Domo Arigoto

[@mb-the-enby]

Thank you for making this video. It is a beautiful process. I appreciated learning about the traditional materials and seeing the experience you can have at the workshop.

[@TheOnimbus]

I've been fascinated with kintsugi for the longest time, thank you for the video. It's such a beautiful artform and philosophy.

[@giulytsme]

This is the best KZbin channel about japanese culture!

[@ganmerlad]

You know, I really like this idea a lot. I typically look at something broken and feel a strong need to throw it away because it has lost its integrity and worth. It's ruined. Even glued back together it's ruined for me. It's more of an emotional judgment than a mental one. But turning a break into a meaningful mend...adding to the piece beyond simply gluing it back together gives it a new value, makes it something different.

[@monicab204]

So fun to watch. Tomoko and Kazu beautiful work! ❤

[@IngridFR94]

This looks amazing! I would love to have such an experience when I visit Japan once! Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@jackmcslay]

Difinitely putting this (or at least another workshop like it) on my list of places to visit in japan

[@XxXShevampXxX]

Just finished your video on the discrimination of Buraku and it got me thinking. Would you please consider doing a video on the discrimination against the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombing survivors (Hibakusha) and their descendants? I think it would be interesting and most people don't even know a thing about it. Just an idea. Thanks! Love your content!

[@lukmanibrahim2993]

Your Kintsugi looks amazing! So beautiful!

[@CrankyAuntyLinda]

Wonderful video. I’m always trying to fix what is broken into something beautiful and special. This is something I would do as a craft position. Thank you for sharing.

[@terryenby2304]

You worked so hard!! They are beautiful! Congratulations! What an honour to have the help of such a skilled craftsman! Thank you so much for sharing :) I have seen people do similar things at home with epoxy or super glue and gold dust. But this is so much more in depth and careful!

[@nyarlathotep9622]

This is the kind of quality content that I love to watch on youtube :D Thank you for your hard work you put on this video

[@BRB_Doggos]

Hello from Canada you are like my new favorite channel thank you for the videos ugh-mazing work!

[@paulavaleyogaevida7420]

Love the whole concept of kintsugi! I love crafts, and this is one of those i would love to learn. Thanks for sharing! 🙏🏻

[@claudiocarrara]

what skill does the master have in the art of kintsugi. marvelous. thanks for this great video!✌

[@braxtonanderson3870]

I learn so much from this channel. 😍

[@gonzo26nix]

thank you for this.. it was highly informative. I've seen several meme's talking about the process, but they left out many important details.

[@snugglyface7834]

This was such a fun calming and informative video, i would love to go there one day, this was so nice, thanks for making it.

[@forevercomescrashing]

Thanks for bringing us this. I've always been very interested in the process

[@gaidhliglass]

I saw this process before on a Japanese channel featuring craftsmen. It's pretty neat to watch.

[@Wheeco]

I've always been curious about this process. Great video, interesting watch.

[@dylanboswell9975]

I always enjoy learning new things. Thank you for sharing the knowledge

[@limonsolitario740]

4:08 Epoxy glue!, I didn't expect that.

[@noisehippo1561]

Now i wanna try it myself, i love to learn new crafts!

[@rickytleung]

I think with Kazu's dish, it might have been easier to get the smaller pieces glued to the their respective large pieces first and held together with tape. Then you'd just be dealing with two large halves instead of trying to fit the fourth final piece into the rest of the dish. This is definitely an interesting craft to learn. Another thing to add to the todo list when I get a chance to go to Japan for vacation!

[@linas.2680]

Thank you very much for sharing this beautiful art with the rest of the world. All the content I've seen on your channel is very deep and well made. Best wishes to you and your families for the new year ! Best regards from France

[@ronsorage78]

The concept of this is beautiful and it was a lot of fun to watch. Also! Tomoko ❤

[@jphan21]

That looks so fun. Makes me want to do some arts and crafts now.

[@chillylilly3754]

I have been in love with the art of Kintsugi ever since I first heard about it

[@IKenichiSmithI]

this looks like fun to me, i could totally lose track of time just doing this i already do with my artwork.

[@timblack8796]

every time you show something like this, I so want to try it myself. thank you so much for this channel and all of your hard work. on a different note, what are you doing wandering around in the cold! stay safe and have a wonderful new year, and I hope to see you when I come to Kyoto someday (wish list)

[@freedabobbhenry4000]

Wow I love this. ❤ I really want to come to Japan to try this wow

[@VerhoevenSimon]

Thank you for the insightful video on this subject!

[@jamescarey9197]

Alot of patience and concentration, almost like an art form in meditation

[@marchuynh5946]

Excellent video and very educative.

[@ScorchieCritter]

I heard that if you want to re-use the peices again for food, then you have to go the time-consuming all lacquer route. Is this true, or were they having you use a special food-safe glue?

[@1809steph]

Wabi Sabi !!!! I love it 😻

[@Mamaki1987]

If I ever manage to visit Japan, that is one thing I want to try out for sure! I wished, we repaired tablewear like this, so we can enjoy our favourite cups for example way longer.

[@Arariel3]

Brilliant video! Thank you.

[@annina134]

Beautiful! 💜

[@gothsharka]

If i would ever go to Japan I would love to try this , it's so beautiful and I love to fix things

[@Bildgesmythe]

More beautiful broken than new.

[@bruisedhelmet8819]

Oh I love this art form!

[@stankypanky6530]

I think I'll practice this myself at home with glue if I can! Time to go smash all my dishes :-)

[@funkeymonkey03_]

This channel dope af

[@elamaria7758]

That's looks so relaxing, but l'm sure being in the process it's quite stressful and time consuming. But l think it's worthy 💖 Just one question, after you wait a month for the glue to get hard, can you use the ceramic piece like a regular one, for example to drink or eat from it? Or the process with the glue makes the piece to be poison in combination with food or drinks?! Thanks you in advance!😊

[@eetadakimasu]

So cool!

[@book3100]

I bet that's a lot of fun

[@charlescox290]

Is the glue they are using food safe? What about the lacquer that is normally used, is it food safe? How do they hold up against heat?

[@SleepingTiger-vlog]

I'm curious if the ones you did are just for ornamental use, or can you use those dishes for eating or drinking? I've heard of some forms not being safe for food.

[@lastnamefirstname8655]

nice cool philosophy.

[@purpleicicles]

Another one to add to the bucket list! Can foreigners enjoy this experience, or would some Japanese language ability be required?

[@krestonosets68]

Where can I buy antique Japanese matcha chawan? Any suggestions?

[@juliecostello42]

These vessels are anchored..interesting

[@kichiboy8784]

To become more beautiful and stronger.

[@rufusyuri3071]

never know broken things could be used to make the same thing, but "shine", I was sure it was straight to the recycling and buy another one.

[@maciek19882]

Witaj Shogunie!

[@rodrigoferretti2382]

Are katanas sharp?? Can they be sharpened??

[@RadiantBleu]

My favourite mug broke (they don’t make them anymore) so I was looking for videos on how to repair it, I got distracted

[@adrianperozo5328]

Oreo sent me ❤ ^_^

[@kdefensemartialarts8097]

👏

[@notoriousresearcher]

"You wouldn't go to Kyoto and spend a whole week doing kintsugi" Me: "Challenge accepted"

[@flocontour9682]

What is the philosophy?

[@YutakaKimiko]

My Husband Intoduce me this channel i really love learning about the culture and do or don'ts

[@Kintsugi.tv1]

How kintsugi became instant coffee.

[@ameliacraik3392]

So wierd i find this I sooo need a sake cup with chip on edge fixed

[@wolfstatus]

🌸🌸🌸🌸❤️❤️❤️🌸❤️

[@thisistheaccountname]

Scrolling the comments looking for BoJack Horseman reference.

[@12235117657598502586]

👍🙂

[@tobygivens5850]

Hey if the katana is 76 years old are more do you need a paper with the information on it

[@christofat2704]

Hope they have not broken these ceramic on purpose?

[@Ry8]

This is not real kintsugi, where you use Urushi for bonding the items it takes several months to finish one piece. Also most people would need to use some kind of protection because most of us get allergic reaction to Urushi. They are only using urushi when they are doing the painting part. I used to learn real kintsugi for several years and its impossible to finish a piece in one day.

[@effera]

Yeah, he explained that at the beginning of the video 🤨

[@Ry8]

@@effera Sorry I must have missed it. I thought I watched the whole video.

[@seasea12]

Thank you for your info. Is real kintsugi poisonous, or sensitive to heat and liquid? I love the craft, but I've wondered if tea cups fixed that with kintsugi can still be used for hot tea safely.

[@dedcet634]

how asian fix their broken plate so they don't disappoint their parent sad my plates are glasses