The Past on Display: the Traditional Practice of Kintsugi Lacquer Repair

Details

• Private experience

• Location: Chuo, Osaka

• 3 hours - 4 hours

• 6 people max

• Offered in Japanese, with friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in English
  (French/German interpretation may be available upon request)

Reading Between the Gold Lines

Coming from the Japanese words for "gold" (kin) and "mending" (tsugi), the traditional practice of kintsugi is known for the beautiful lines of gold lacquer running across a repaired vessel. Rather than hiding the evidence of breakage, this Zen-inspired joinery method aims to show the importance of past memory and the new life brought to a restored object. According to host and master craftsperson Kobayashi-san, although the process is artistic, kintsugi is instead a philosophical practice, one where the restorer and their name fade into the background to illuminate the beauty revealed in repairing the world. In this experience, learn the history and techniques required for the practice of kintsugi and repair your very own vessel according to traditional techniques.

What you’ll do

Visit a kintsugi atelier and learn the techniques of traditional Japanese lacquer repair. Then, restore your own vessel to take home.

Who can attend

Children must be 7+

Availability

Everyday
Kintsugi (simple lacquer) experience
Session 1 (09:00 - 13:00)
Session 2 (14:00 - 18:00)
Kintsugi (Natural Lacquer) observation experience
Session 1 (09:00 - 12:00)
Session 2 (14:00 - 17:00)

Access

20min from Shin-Osaka station by car or train

Cancellation Policy

Please make your booking at least 24 hours in advance. See cancellation policy here.
* A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.