Rise + Shine Collection – Vintage Longton England Small Mug Real Kintsugi Cup (lacquer finish, no glue, food safe, urushi, gift, Japanese restoration)
Description
Start your mornings with meaning.
The Rise + Shine Collection is designed for the quiet, powerful moments of each day—like the first sip of something warm. Each mug in this collection is a one-of-a-kind vintage piece, restored by hand using traditional kintsugi methods with real Japanese lacquer (urushi) and genuine metal powders.
About This Kintsugi Mug:
- Vintage Longton England porcelain
- Repaired using 100% real Japanese lacquer—no glue, no shortcuts
- Fully food-safe (unlike 95% of kintsugi sold online)
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Hand wash only – Not microwave or dishwasher safe
- Size: Approx. 3" wide x 3.75" tall
- Mug color is orange-yellow with a muted blue-green pattern
- Dark navy lacquer finish
What Makes It Different:
Most "kintsugi" sold online is made with glue and gold-colored dust. This piece is different. It is repaired with real urushi lacquer from start to finish—a method that takes 2–6 months and results in a truly food-safe, heirloom-quality piece.
What Is Kintsugi?
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer and precious metal powder. More than a technique, it’s a philosophy: to embrace the beauty of imperfection, and to honor the story behind every crack.
From the Artist:
"Rather than hide the cracks, I highlight them—each golden line is a sunrise of its own. This mug is a reminder of how far you've come and how beautifully your story continues."