Kintsugi is an art form that uses gold to mend broken ceramics and embrace their flaws. Despite its Japanese name, its roots can be found in Chinese lacquer craft. This Chinese craftsman has been doing it for eight years, and he shows us how he repairs these items step by step.
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00:36 Roots in Chinese lacquer 01:24 Slow and steady process 04:20 Letting it dry 05:13 Kintsugi’s beauty
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Producer: Lyn Yang Videographer: Patrick Wong Editor: Nicholas Ko Mastering: Victor Peña
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