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Kintsugi

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Japanese and Viennese artisans collaborating, inspired by kintsugi, bridging traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation.
Artisans & Craft

Japanese Artisans Forge Global Ties With Vienna Craftsmen

During the 2025 Osaka Expo, a Viennese artist faced a moment of crisis: her ceramic sculpture, precious and fragile, chipped during transport.

Ikaika Kalua·September 11, 2026
Artist Ava Roth's Kintsu-Bee series features live bees mending broken ceramic vessels with honeycomb, inspired by Kintsugi.
Artisans & Craft

Ava Roth's bees mend broken ceramics with Kintsugi-inspired comb

In a striking collaboration, artist Ava Roth allows live bees to mend broken ceramic vessels, transforming shattered pieces into intricate, honeycombed sculptures.

Ikaika Kalua·May 26, 2026