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Oct 21, 20241 min read

Kintsugi tutorial: What is ganshin urushi? When and how to use it in your kintsugi repair?

New kintsugi tutorial posted! If you can make mugi urushi, you can make ganshin urushi. Think of it as a marinade made with urushi. ...

Oct 17, 20245 min read

From Crisis to Alliance: Reviving Japan’s Iconic Bentwood Bento Boxes

Part 2 on The Uncertain Future of ShibataToku Bentwood Shop For those of you who have been following the journey of 6th-generation...

Oct 5, 20244 min read

Why Is Urushi So Expensive and Have a Short Shelf Life?

The True Value of Urushi: Why This Priceless Natural Lacquer Deserves Your Respect Kintsugi, the ancient Japanese art of repairing broken...