A singular piece of functional art, restored by hand using the centuries-old Japanese method of Kintsugi.

This mug is part of the Rise & Shine Collection — a series of drinking vessels reassembled using natural urushi lacquer and finished with real brass powder. No glue. No shortcuts. Each repair takes months to complete and follows the traditional techniques passed down through generations.

The result is a quiet object of beauty — meant to be held, used, and cherished. A vessel for morning rituals, made whole again with care, time, and intention.

Details

• Restored using traditional Kintsugi (urushi + real brass powder)

• 100% food-safe

• Size: 3.5" diameter × 4" height

• Not microwave or dishwasher safe

• Repair time: 2–6 months per piece

• One of one

The Artist’s Note
Unlike most modern “Kintsugi” imitations made with glue and gold-colored paint, this piece is repaired using only urushi lacquer and real metal powder. Emi was trained in Japan and completes every repair herself — a patient, layered process that honors the original philosophy: not to hide the break, but to reveal the beauty within it.