Kintsugi is a traditional technique that uses urushi lacquer and genuine gold to restore broken objects.
Discover with us the unique beauty of this Japanese traditional art !
割れた器を漆で修復し金粉で装飾する
日本古来の伝統的な技法「金継ぎ」
By highlighting areas of breakage, chips and cracks with natural ingredients,
kintsugi gives a new artistic glow to your most treasured objects.
Kintsugi connects people, objects and traditional handicraft.
Cherishing your ceramic pieces for a long time,
enjoying the restoration process, and
giving a new artistic value to objects dear to you
are all little things that can give you an insight into the spirit of Japanese culture.
Too busy to repair a broken object yourself ? Don't worry, we are there to help. At Tsugu Tsugu, you can have damaged pieces of ceramic
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We offer three types of kintsugi lessons to meet the needs of our customers.One-hour Traditional Kintsugi Workshop (restoring plates using tradi
Enjoy kintsugi at home!
Everything you need for kintsugi is in this kit, so even the beginners can start today!
We also offer the refills and kintsugi supporting tools for advanced learners.
By learning through multiple kintsugi courses, you can repair your broken ceramics by your hand. It requires at least five times to complete the restoration, but depending on the condition of your item, you need to visit more.
On the other hand, if you would like to just try the last process of kintsugi in 1 hour, we can offer kintsugi workshops. In this workshop, Tsugu Tsugu offers broken plate, so you don't need to bring your broken item. You can just join!
TSUGU TSUGU has two studios in Tokyo
- Ebisu Studio
8 min walk from Hiroo station, 12 min walk from Ebisu station
English lessons: every Friday morning 10:00-11:30
- Asakusa Studio
3 min walk from Tawaramachi station (Ginza-line), 3 min walk from Asakusa station (Asakusa-line)
English lessons: every Sunday morning 10:00-11:30
You can take online kintsugi workshop from your country!
Since all the broken item are different, our professional teacher offers acustomized lessons for each person.
1 hour lesson by Japanese kintsugi artist in English on a one-on-one basis
You can take the lesson only when you are in need.
*Due to many requests, we may stop accepting participant in the future.
Please ask us if we are open.
Seven kintsugi artists in Tsugu Tsugu repair your valuable item.
We offer professional kintsugi restoration with affordable price to make kintsugi closer to our life.
The first step to the professional repairing is to ask us a quote by sending photos of your broken item via email.
Currently, we accept this service only in Japan due to high cost and risk for oversea transportation.
You can walk-in following places to ask for kintsugi repairing.
- Tsugu Tsugu Ebisu, Tokyo (HQ)
- Tsugu Tsugu Asakusa, Tokyo
- MUJI Shinjuku, Tokyo
*Kintsugi artists are working only at Tsugu Tsugu, not at MUJI.
So, if you would like to have a professional consulting, visit Tsugu Tsugu.
Outside of Tsugu Tsugu, there are many kintsugi arsians in Japan.
This website connects you to other artisans who engage Japanese traditional craftsmanship.
You can ask any artisans for professional kintsugi repairing.
Tsugu Tsugu promotes the whole traditional industry to regain more attention.
Kintsugi gets in the limelight to contribute to SDGs and eco-friendly actions.
Tsugu Tsugu aims to create a sustainable society by repairing items.
Do you throw away broken, chipped, or cracked vessels?
Kintsugi gives the second chance.
Tsugu Tsugu ‘s Upcycling Project
It would be wonderful if kintsugi vessels were served when entertaining guests.
Rental of objects restored with kintsugi
Tsugu Tsugu sells one-of-a-kind kintsugi vessels.
Kintsugi Vessels on Sale !
About Tsugu Tsugu
We are connecting
- people who have broken earthenware that needs repair
- people who can repair broken items
- people who would like to try Kintsugi on their own
We hope to create a sustainable society by taking good care of things instead of throwing them away.
We create a "knot" which finds the beauty in imperfection
by reconnecting our histories and relationship through kintsugi.
Access to Tsugu Tsugu in Tokyo
- Ebisu Studio
8 min walk from Hiroo station, 12 min walk from Ebisu station
English lessons: every Friday morning 10:00-11:30
- Asakusa Studio
3 min walk from Tawaramachi station (Ginza-line), 3 min walk from Asakusa station (Asakusa-line)
English lessons: every Sunday morning 10:00-11:30