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Susanna on Aug 12, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI knew that Marco would amaze me again: the black bowl, furrowed by golden scars is of a surprising beauty. In it shines the kindness and refinement of its creator, who manages to give a precise and significant placement to each fragment, in order to contribute to the beauty of the whole. Thank you also for the further surprise, which really moved me.
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Kristin on Jan 1, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThe bowl met my expectations and was very well packaged. The quality is excellent and I’m so happy with the purchase. I highly recommend this shop.
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alexandra on Dec 28, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely breathtaking! The workmanship is authentic and truly a work of art. Seller took incredible care to also package everything to perfection (cup was wrapped in silk and then wrapped in bubble wrap and inside a custom-made box within a white box with a red ribbon!)- also included multiple extras such as a personally written thank you letter & info about the process. Well worth the money as this is an **authentic** piece. Excellent gift to one's self or others. Many, many thanks for such beautiful work & thoughtful extras!!
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Carmen on Dec 21, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI'm blown away by the beauty of my Kintsugi pieces. Definitely exceeded my expectations. The packaging is very professionally done as well. Marco has been wonderful to work with and provides excellent customer service. I will be buying again for sure!
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Gloria on Dec 17, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely stunning, a perfect, meaningful gift. Shipping and wrapping was well above normal and included certificate on authenticity of gold, arriving in under a week from Italy.
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Robin on Dec 12, 2022
5 out of 5 starsSo thrilled with this piece. Item matched description. Item met expectations. Very high quality . Thank you Marco! I will be buying from you again.
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Michael on Dec 4, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis is the second Kintsugi Bowl I have bought from this artisan. The work is absolutely superb and well worth the price.
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Janae on Nov 3, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis Kintsugi vase is spectacular!!! The natural design and intricacy of the gold repair is simply gorgeous. It arrived beautifully packaged/presented. I bought it for my son, for his 37th birthday and he was over the moon! The delivery company the seller uses is speedy, and my son received it in a timely manner (actually ahead of the approx. schedule), however, the box that the delicate vase was in, was crushed at the bottom. But the vase survived! Thank you for such a beautiful heirloom.
About RealKintsugi
Kintsugi the beauty of imperfections
- Origins
Miyajima is the name of an island off the coast of Hiroshima.
On this island lives a family of Kimono artisans and traders who have also always been involved in antiques and traditional Japanese objects.
The Realkintsugi project was born in 2016, from the meeting between this family and an Italian architect in love with the ancient traditions of this distant land.
The goal of this project is to share and illustrate ancient Japanese traditions, including that of Kintsugi, or the restoration of pottery with gold.
All products restored by Realkintsugi are the result of years of study, practice and research.
Realkintsugi is a cultural project, seeking to revitalize an incredible tradition, to prevent it from being forgotten and to ensure that Kintsugi does not belong only in a museum, but by letting this restoration technique still remain alive in everyday life.
- The Process
The Realkintsugi workshop follows the ancient and genuine Kintsugi technique.
A long process in which time is one of the important ingredients as much as other materials.
The method follows a total of 4 steps and each requires different materials and skills.
From the reconstruction of ceramics, to the application of resins and finally the application of gold. Kintsugi is not a decorative technique; it is a long and delicate process.
Realkintsugi's goal is to preserve and share this valuable practice, to keep it alive so that it will not be forgotten.
- Kintsugi, the beauty of imperfections
The marks left by time tell the story of the objects around us.
Kintsugi, which literally means, "To repair with gold," recognizes and enhances the significance of these marks. Cracks restored in this way make the object special, which instead of being thrown away, thus acquires great value, becoming a precious and unique fragment whose history is guarded by a thin golden line.
Shop members
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Marco Montalti
Proprietario, Creatore, Curatore
I’m 31, I’m based in Italy and I graduated as architect at the University of Bologna in 2018. I had a chance to travel in Japan and I started studying Kintsugi in 2015. I take care of every single task about RealKintsugi, from the research of the pottery, the restoration, the pictures, the design, the orders and the customer service. This business is something I created completely by myself and since 2016 I put in there all of my energy and investments.
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Cancellations: accepted
Request a cancellation: within 4 hours of purchase
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Frequently asked questions
Gift wrapping and packaging
Every single piece comes wrapped in a kimono silk fabric, enclosed in a handcrafted wooden boxed ready to be given as a gift.
Sizing details
All of the measures are in centimetres and are posted in the description of each single object.
In case of questions feel free to contact me.
Care instructions
Clean the pottery, only if necessary, with a soft cloth.
Don't use the restored pottery with food and liquids, and pay attention to avoid to scratch the gold layer.
Use the silk fabric included in the box to keep the pottery safe.
Wholesale availability
All of the pieces are one of a kind artworks.
Some pottery belong to a pottery set or a collection, so it might look similar.
But each listing is related to one specific and unique piece.