24K Gold Kintsugi Hagi Ware Cup | Cradled WarmthDiscover the Japanese Art of Kintsugi Kintsugi, derived from the Japanese words "kin" (gold) and "tsugi" (to mend), is the ancient art of restoring broken pottery with natural Urushi lacquer and enhancing it with powdered metals such as pure gold. Though often recognized abroad simply as golden joinery, kintsugi is in fact one expression within Japans broader tradition of urushi lacquer arts. More than restoration, it is rooted in wabi sabiembracing