Kintsugi
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kɪntˈsuːɡi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kintsugi is a noun meaning The Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold or similar material, highlighting the cracks instead of disguising them.
Meaning
The Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold or similar material, highlighting the cracks instead of disguising them.
Example Sentences
In rehearsals here the director, Oliver Butler, has brought up kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken objects with powdered gold or other colors to accentuate the cracks.
Synonyms for kintsugi
Depending on context, synonyms include kintsukuroi.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kintsukuroi, shakudo, lusterware, tenmoku, temmoku, rokusho.
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