In praise of decay
What can kintsugi, wabi-sabi and historic conservation teach us about imperfection? Taking a look at managed decay, the beauty of ageing, and why repair can honour an object’s history rather than erase it.
Kawai Kanjiro’s House
Step inside Kawai Kanjiro’s remarkable Kyoto home and studio, where ceramics, architecture and everyday objects come together in a celebration of craft. Discover the wabi-sabi and Mingei ideas woven into its unusual details, from the garden to its magnificent climbing kiln.
Anatomy of a repair
A brief journey through the 5 essential steps to complete a traditional kintsugi repair
An Art lover’s guide to Japan
A short-and-sweet guide to some of our favourite art shops, urushi refineries and other treats along Japan’s Golden Route
Henry Moore’s House
What does Henry Moore have in common with the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi? Exploring his home, studios and artistic philosophy through the lens of nature, time and imperfection.
URUSHI JOURNEY
Delving into this fascinating and complex historic craft material, how its harvested and used in kintsugi and beyond.
Slow Seasons
Some lessons from the studio on how to be still and recharge your creative battery.
Endangered Craft
From basket weaving to spoon carving, let’s do a little deep-dive into endangered heritage that need to be known. Plus a list of some amazing heritage craft workshops across the UK.
5 most asked studio questions
Want to know if your kintsugi repair will be safe to eat off of? Wondering what other finishes besides gold you can use? Let’s tackle the 5 most asked questions in the Salvage Company repair studio…
5 Traditional Kintsugi Materials
A little peek into our studio toolbox to discover the 5 most essential traditional kintsugi repair tools & materials to invest in when you are just starting out… and one you shouldn’t.
10 things that made me slow down this month
A little run-down of 10 things that made me slow down and take notice last month
