{"product_id":"kintsugi-the-poetic-mend","title":"Kintsugi: The Poetic Mend – Japanese Art of Repair \u0026 Philosophy Hardcover Book by Bonnie Kemske","description":"\u003cp\u003eKintsugi: The Poetic Mend by Bonnie Kemske explores the traditional Japanese art of kintsugi, the practice of repairing broken pottery using lacquer mixed with precious metal, where fractures are highlighted rather than concealed. The book examines kintsugi as both a craft technique and a philosophical approach that values imperfection, repair, and the visible history of an object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough cultural insight and reflective writing, the book explains how kintsugi transforms broken objects into pieces that reflect resilience and continuity rather than damage or loss. It presents kintsugi as a broader metaphor for acceptance, restoration, and the beauty of impermanence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by Bloomsbury, this hardcover edition offers an accessible exploration of the practice’s cultural roots, artistic process, and philosophical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Title: Kintsugi: The Poetic Mend\u003cbr\u003e• Author: Bonnie Kemske\u003cbr\u003e• Type: Art \/ Philosophy \/ Cultural studies book\u003cbr\u003e• Format: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e• Publisher: Bloomsbury Special Interest\u003cbr\u003e• Focus: Japanese art of kintsugi and philosophy of repair\u003cbr\u003e• Concept: Repairing broken pottery with lacquer and precious metals\u003cbr\u003e• Themes: Impermanence, resilience, imperfection, restoration, and transformation\u003cbr\u003e• Approach: Cultural explanation combined with reflective and philosophical insight\u003cbr\u003e• Use: Art study, cultural learning, philosophy, and personal reflection\u003cbr\u003e• Audience: Readers interested in Japanese art, philosophy, creativity, and mindful living\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48473212321892,"sku":"9781912217991","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/3521\/8276\/files\/cb3e9e9a33c89f50047f332109e6469620ef20be32b401e24385c1a6f87deff6.jpg?v=1779890399","url":"https:\/\/healingheartsandcrafts.com\/products\/kintsugi-the-poetic-mend","provider":"Healing Hearts \u0026 Crafts LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}