Kintsugi is the Japanese art of fixing broken pottery pieces with an urushi lacquer resin mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. This concept is built on the idea that in embracing imperfections you can create an even stronger, more beautiful piece of art. Instead of attempting to repair an item like new, the 400-year-old technique actually highlights the “scars” as a part of the design itself. This also acts as a metaphor for healing ourselves as well. During the process of repairing broken things, we actually create something more unique, beautiful and resilient.  The repairs are also an antidote to the modern culture of disposability.