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Il kintsukuroi è l’antica arte giapponese del riparare le ceramiche frantumate. Quando un vaso va in mille pezzi, i maestri artigiani del kintsukuroi ne raccolgono i frammenti e li saldano, riempiendo le crepe sottili con pasta d’oro o d’argento. Non nascondono le fratture, ma le esaltano, poiché considerano che un vaso riparato mostri tanto la fragilità quanto la forza di resistere. In questo sta la vera bellezza. Tomas Navarro ci insegna come questa arte gentile possa applicarsi anche alle nostre vite, fornendoci tutti gli strumenti per diventare maestri nella cura delle nostre ferite: così impareremo a ricomporre le fratture dell’anima e a fare di noi stessi creature sempre più forti e preziose.

A broken pot is made whole again, and within its golden repair we see a world of meaning. Kintsugi is the art of embracing imperfection. In Western cultures, the aim of repair has been to make the broken item ‘as good as new’. Kintsugi on the other hand, is a Japanese art that leaves an obvious repair – one that may appear fragile, but which actually makes the restored ceramic piece stronger, more beautiful, and more valuable than before. Leaving clear, bold, visible lines with the appearance of solid gold, it never hides the story of the object’s damage. Kintsugi traces memory, bringing together the moment of destruction and the gold seams of repair through finely-honed skills and painstaking, time-consuming labour in the creation of a new pot from the old. There is a story to be told with every crack, every chip. This story inevitably leads to kintsugi’s greatest strength. an intimate metaphoric narrative of loss and recovery, breakage and restoration, tragedy and the ability to overcome it. A kintsugi repair speaks of individuality and uniqueness, fortitude and resilience, and the beauty to be found in survival. Kintsugi leads us to a respectful and appreciative acceptance of hardship and ageing. Author Bonnie Kemske explores kintsugi’s metaphorical power as well as exploring the technical and practical aspects of the art, meeting with artists and ceramists in Japan and the US to discuss their personal connection to this intricate technique. With the inclusion of diary entries, personal stories, and in-depth exploration of its origin and symbolism, this book shows kintsugi’s metaphoric strength as well as its striking aesthetic, making it a unique and powerful art form that can touch our lives.

La resilienza partendo dalla sua vera essenza: il Kintsugi, ovvero l’antica arte giapponese di rendere unica e ancor più preziosa una ceramica o una ciotola di porcellana sbriciolata in mille pezzi. Rimettendo insieme i vari cocci ci si rende conto che tra le crepe filtra sempre un raggio di luce. La ceramica non sarà mai più come prima ma riparata con fili d’oro diventerà un pezzo di rara e unica bellezza. I fili di luce poi sono i riflessi di un nuovo inizio per diventare più forti proprio là dove ci siamo fatti più male. Analizzando le 5 ferite emozionali e relative maschere psicologiche vengono citate per ogni caso le biografie di personaggi famosi che hanno tratto la loro forza proprio dai fallimenti, dai disagi, dalle difficoltà che hanno subito nella loro vita. Da Leonardo a Walt Disney, da Mohammed Alì ad Artemisia Gentileschi per arrivare a Louise Hay e Alex Zanardi, viene utilizzato la figura del mito e quella degli archetipi per stimolare il lettore nel riprendersi da stati di profonda difficoltà e a reagire alle traversie della vita. Per ogni singola ferita vengono dati preziosi consigli e rimedi naturali per superarla Il libro mette insieme arte, psicologia, scienza, biografie di personaggi molto famosi e terapie naturali con un unico grande scopo: quello di dimostrare che dal disagio, dalle sconfitte, dai rifiuti, dagli abbandoni, dai tradimenti, dalle ingiustizie e dalle umiliazioni possono nascere nuove incredibili risorse.

Old, broken objects can become more beautiful than ever! The thought of throwing away a cherished dish or mug can be heartbreaking. If you’ve ever wanted to repair a treasured piece rather than tossing it in the trash-but didn’t know how-the traditional Japanese art of Kintsugi (“gold repair”) offers the perfect solution! A Beginner’s Guide to Kintsugi teaches you the traditional Japanese techniques of pottery and glass repair based on the ancient Wabi Sabi idea that imperfections are beautiful, and visible repairs are part of the “life story” of an object. Author Michihiro Hori provides simple, safe, and inexpensive methods that you can do at home using tools and materials that are readily available online. Hori guides you through the entire process-from assembling and mixing the materials to reconstructing replacements for hopelessly shattered shards. With this book, you’ll learn how to: Reinforce cracks, rebuild shattered areas, and apply the time-honored staple technique Fix broken handles so they are fully functional again Safely work with lacquer and metallic powders to achieve beautiful, visible repairs Work with a variety of repair materials from gold leaf to washi paper Repair pottery and glass using traditional techniques for stunning results As you take the time to prepare your materials and work closely with the pieces, you’ll find yourself becoming attuned to the mindful philosophy at the heart of Kintsugi and the Wabi Sabi principle of appreciating old and imperfect objects. Most of all, the meditative process of Kintsugi will help you look at broken objects in a new way.