The text explains in detail the historical roots and practical process of kintsugi repair, including working with Japanese natural urushi lacquer. It contains interviews with Japanese masters and Western ceramic artists, the author's personal field notes, and an analysis of various types of repairs, from delicate cracks to the reconstruction of missing shards. The text is complemented by more than one hundred color photographs depicting historic tea bowls, detailed repair processes, and contemporary artworks inspired by this technique.
