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If you've searched for "best urushi supplier" or "where to buy urushi lacquer," whether for kintsugi, lacquer craft projects, fountain pen finishing, or any other application, you've likely encountered YouTube videos and blog posts reviewing Japanese urushi suppliers as if they were art supply stores. This article discusses why that approach is misguided and how it may harm one of Japan's most fragile craft supply chains. Understanding the Urushi Ecosystem To grasp why this m

Discover the truth about kintsugi kits – are you overpaying for basic tools? Unveil the value behind handmade spatulas and the art of kintsugi.

Among the many reasons we love practicing traditional kintsugi is the beauty of the handmade tools involved, such as the authentic maki-e...

Traditional Kintsugi is forgiving. You can touch up the imperfection of the imperfect.

Looking for traditional kintsugi supplies? A good place to start before investing in kintsugi kit or tools. A keeper!

How well do you know your kintsugi brushes? Dig deeper into authentic kintsugi material and tools. Curate your own kintsugi kit!

This is a story about a curry-rice plate got broken because of spicy cod roe. The plate owner Arase (a good friend of mine) visited...