Authentic Kintsugi Matcha Bowl, Green Oribe wareDiscover the Japanese Art of Kintsugi Kintsugi, from the Japanese words "kin" (gold) and "tsugi" (to mend), is the ancient Japanese art of restoring broken pottery with Urushi lacquer* and enhancing it with powdered metals such as pure gold. While kintsugi is widely known, it is actually just one of many traditional techniques in Japanese urushi lacquer art. Rooted in the philosophy of wabi sabi, kintsugi celebrates imperfection, resilience, and