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Kintsugi glass
Kintsugi glass
Repairer Shriyam
Who I did it
Time 5 minutes
Cost 150 rupees

What was repaired?

The ceramic glass by my mum broke.

How was it repaired?

I glued the pieces and then added gold paint.

Why was it repaired?

Sentimental value is priceless.

Why is repair important?

The act of repairing creates insight about the value, history and transformation of a material of an object over time. It also gives a renewed appreciation for handcrafted and handmade objects which are increasingly rare.